WA Youth Week 2020 video Last week was Youth Week in Western Australia. Youth Week WA is an annual statewide celebration of the positive contributions of young people to our community throughout Western Australia. The Youth Week WA 2020 theme was Koora, Mila, Yeyi - three Nyoongar words that refer to three different points of time, Koora meaning the past, Mila meaning the future, and Yeyi meaning the present. Whilst many Youth Week celebrations have been put on hold, MYAN WA felt that it was important to continue to highlight the voices of diverse young people across WA. We created a video of many young people who are leaders within their communities explaining what Youth Week means to them. |
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Live Youth Services Status Updates The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) is working with the Department of Communities and the Minister for Youth to deploy a large-scale update to the WA Youth Services Directory to provide a detailed overview of youth service changes as a result of COVID-19. They have had over 150 services list their latest updates to operating hours, programming and contact on our Youth Services Live Status Portal. If you've yet to submit yours, you can fill out the tool for keeping clients and referral organisations up to date on your service's latest news via the form below. |
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Teachers on Wheels Teachers on Wheels has decided is running a series of free careers webinars for high school and university students from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Professionals from a range of industries, who are themselves mostly from migrant and refugee backgrounds, will participate in 40 minute online sessions for students to get a sense of the career options available to them, be inspired by success stories and get tips on their studies. Students don't need to speak or show their faces during the sessions, and they can type any questions they have in a chat that will be operating throughout. |
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Resources for Not For Profits There are many helpful resources available for not-for-profit organisations who are navigating the impacts of COVID-19. The Australian Scholarships Foundation have created a list of free (and low cost) tools, courses, industry advice and essential information that will help you navigate the months ahead. |
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Urgent CARAD food bank appeal The Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees Inc. (CARAD) is in urgent need of food and essential hygiene items to assist the asylum seeker and refugee community in Perth. Asylum seekers and refugees are incredibly vulnerable during this time as many do not have access to adequate welfare support or work. Many rely on the generosity of the community to get through periods of isolation and quarantine. Please drop off items at CARAD Office, 245 Stirling Street Perth, Monday to Thursday between 9am and 4pm. |
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Email your MP Thousands of people seeking asylum in Australia have no access to Medicare, no work and no social security. Likewise a breakout of COVID-19 in any of Australia's detention facilities would have a devastating effect on people detained there. There are many more instances where people seeking asylum and refugees will face serious health impacts and as of yet, do not have the support they need. Can you help send a message to our elected representatives that they cannot forget people seeking asylum and refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic? |
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Managing employment during isolation This practical and interactive online session run by Multicultural Professional Bridge aims to provide answers on how people, especially those of multicultural and migrant backgrounds, can keep hope alive in and position themselves mentally for maintaining their competitive edge during this lock down and into when economic situation picks up. The context is employment, business and career. However, this panel of experts will provide principles and practical guidance that will apply to other aspects of life as well. When: Wednesday 6 May, from 6pm to 8pm Where: Online |
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StudyPerth Crisis Relief (SPCR) program In response to the challenges COVID-19 has brought to the international student community in Western Australia, StudyPerth have established a crisis relief program. The program is available to international students who are in immediate emergency need of food or shelter, and to eligible organisations and associations who are able to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions including food, shelter, rights, support, health and wellbeing. |
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MCCWA supports WA communities The Multicultural Communities Council of WA (MCCWA) is currently distributing food hampers and other essential household items to the vulnerable community members in the South-East Metropolitan Region of Perth. MCCWA in-person appointments have been transitioned to phone and online services. However, they are still continuing their programs without any disruption. |
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Community Support Hotline – City of Stirling The City’s Community Services team has established a support hotline for members of the community seeking assistance with accessing the City’s services and connection with other available services. Seniors, people with disabilities and volunteers, multicultural and Aboriginal communities, families and young people are encouraged to contact 1800 729 655. The Community Services Hotline is available Monday to Sunday, from 8am to 6pm. |
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Telephone and online services - Multicultural Futures Multicultural Futures’ Mental Health Access Service is working hard to ensure people from a migrant and refugee background can access support for their mental health and well-being during these difficult times through online and phone services. To access the relevant services, contact: My Health and Wellbeing (including mental health access service): My Home and family: My Community and Settlement: |
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The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) resources The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has put together a list of resources to assist refugees and people seeking asylum to keep up-to-date with information regarding Coronavirus (COVID - 19). This includes important information and advice in areas such as health, mental health, financial advice, travel, legal and employment. |
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Translated coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
The Department of Health has developed a list of resources about COVID-19 in other languages. The resources include fact sheets, guidelines and other publications on: - Frequently asked questions
- Close contact with a confirmed case
- Community Return
- Identifying Symptoms
- Isolation Guidance
- Residential care services
- Schools and early childhood centres
- Social distancing
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Lifeline Australia – Free TIS If you know someone who is in need of crisis support but does not speak English, it is possible to access Lifeline with the free assistance of Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS). To access this service call TIS on 131 450 and ask to talk to Lifeline on 13 11 14 in the language required. TIS will call Lifeline on behalf of the caller. |
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WA Government Resources in other languages The WA Government have collected a list of resources about COVID-19 in other languages. This also includes a note that members of the community are able to access the National Coronavirus Helpline with the assistance of an interpreter (TIS). To access this service call TIS on 131 450 and request the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. |
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Lotterywest Dream Plan Do information sessions The Community Arts Network (CAN) is hosting online information sessions for culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community groups and mentors interested in applying for Dream Plan Do 2020. The online sessions provide an overview of important information about the program and how it will run in relation to COVID-19. If you are interested please attend one of the two sessions below: - Thursday 30 April, 12.00 PM to 12.45 PM
- Saturday 2 May, 10.00 AM to 10.45 AM
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COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide crisis support The McGowan Government, through Lotterywest, is committing $159 million to a COVID-19 Relief Fund to respond to hardship being experienced by Western Australians as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is comprised of the following programs: - Crisis and Emergency Relief
- Event Cancellation Relief for Arts, Sports and Community Groups
- Resilient Arts, Sports, Events and Community Groups
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NEAMI Grants for Metro Organisations The WA branch of NEAMI are offering grants of $500 - $2,000 for metro organisations undertaking initiatives around mental health and suicide prevention. Grants have a quick turnaround of 1-2 weeks. Several recent grants have gone towards data and technology packs for organisations looking to equip their clients with the necessary tools for remote engagement and e-learning. |
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