MYAN WA Harmony Youth Panel
Join the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network of Western Australia in celebrating Harmony Week this year. You will hear from young people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds about their experiences and reflections on many issues such as multiculturalism, youth representation, motivation, leadership, and community. Our panelists include Shout Out speakers, our exceptional young people from migrant, refugee and multicultural backgrounds telling their stories. Following the panel discussion there will be a morning tea and opportunity to network with other attendees. Please contact myanwa@yacwa.org.au if you have any questions regarding the event. When: Friday, 26 March, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford Street Leederville 6007 |
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TEDxYouth@Perth Returns Created and led by a panel of young changemakers, TEDxYouth@Perth makes its return to the State Theatre Centre of WA on Saturday 20 March for a day of inspiring talks, ideas and curiosities.Speakers for the 2021 edition of TEDxYouth@Perth include artist Patrick Gunasekera, social justice campaigner Sophie Stewart, school strike activist Siobhan Sutton and many more inspiring young leaders.Tickets for TEDxYouth@Perth are on sale now. |
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Creative Hands Harmony Week - Celebrating Multiculturalism and Diversity in Hedland The Junction Co. and Pilbara Community Legal Services are excited to team up for Harmony Week 2021! We’ve planned a week long program of creative activities that encourage cultural art and craft participation and collaboration between the diverse multicultural communities of Port Hedland.The program includes creative workshops, cultural activities, outdoor film screening and Harmony Day celebration event with multicultural workshops and performances. |
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African Drumming Experience Come along and join in a FREE African Drumming Experience, celebrating Harmony Week with Focus Music WA as part of Harmony Week 2021.There will be live performances and community workshops. This activity has been supported by the department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries as part of Harmony Week. When: 20 March, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Hawaiians Forrestfield Shopping Centre. |
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Conversations about Race, Power & Privilege; Race, Religion & Racism This event is the next chapter in a series of Conversations to unpack Race, Power and Privilege.This is an interfaith event in which that brings together different religions and groups to engage in discussions about how religion can be and has been used to perpetuate racism. Participants will be engaged in discussions and small group activities to develop a greater understanding of the complexity of the issue from a diverse range of perspectives. When: Thursday, 8 April, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Where: Diversity Focus108 Beaufort Street Perth |
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Celebrating Harmony with Nyadol Nyuon
Harmony Alliance is organising an in-person event in Perth. The chair of Harmony Alliance, Nyadol Nyuon, will be there and would like to take this opportunity to meet and hear from women in Western Australia who are from a migrant or refugee background. It will be a women-only networking and meet and greet event over morning tea. When: Friday, 19 March, 11 AM - 1 PM Where: Herb Graham Multicultural Centre 38 Ashbury CrescentMirrabooka |
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Mirrabooka Markets Harmony Week Come experience the beautiful cultures that make up Mirrabooka. Taste homemade authentic food stalls, watch traditional dances, explore the handmade gifts and of course bring the kids along for some fun and entertainment in our City of Stirling chill out zone! When: Thursday, 18 March 4 PM - 9 PM
Where: The Square Mirrabooka, 43 Yirrgan Drive, Mirrabooka |
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The Multilingual Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line The Multilingual Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line provides in-language information about COVID-19, culturally appropriate aged care and community services and dementia support.The line is open from Monday to Friday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm AEST, and is currently running until 31 July 2021. Language phone lines include: - Arabic 1800 549 849
- Cantonese 1800 549 848
- Greek 1800 549 845
- Italian 1800 549 844
- Mandarin 1800 549 847
- Vietnamese 1800 549 846
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Apply for YMCA WA Youth Parliament
Nominations are now open to all Western Australians age 15 - 25 for YMCA's 2021 Youth Parliament.The program is open to all young people, regardless of their level of political engagement, who want to have their voice heard by decision-makers.Participants are placed in committees to develop a bill in an issue area they care about. They then debate this legislation in State Parliament, alongside other youth issues. Youth MPs also have the opportunity to meet some of WA's most important political figures, meet other young people with similar interests and passions, and learn how to lobby for change in our community.Applications for YMCA WA Youth Parliament close Sunday 21 March. |
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Job Opportunity: Census Local Engagement Officer The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census of Population and Housing is seeking highly motivated engagement officers to join the Census team.The Local Engagement Officer roles are important to improving the quality of Census data for all Australians, including diverse population groups. Applications close 11.30pm (AEST) Monday 5 April 2021. |
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MYAN WA e-News
If you would like any of your events, programs, services, or projects that are relevant to refugee or migrant young people and the sector that supports them shared in the MYAN WA newsletters or Facebook page, please send it through to myanwa@yacwa.org.au |
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