MYAN WA March Forum: R U Legal Workshop

On the 6th March MYAN WA held it's first forum of the year on the topic of justice. The forum had two parts. The first was an R U Legal workshop run by Casey Johnston, a criminal lawyer from Legal Aid W.A and focused on the legal rights of young people, police powers and other topics including accessing interpreters. The second part was a group discussion on issues experienced by migrant and refugee young people in the legal and justice system. We have made the findings from the group discussion into an infographic which you can read at the link below.

We thank Casey Johnston and Legal Aid W.A. for their time in educating us on an important topic. 

Invitation: Youth Sector Response to COVID-19

The Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA) invites all youth service providers to join us in one of three online workshops on Wednesday 25 March to discuss the issues posed by COVID-19 on youth service provision in Western Australia.

YACWA is committed to advocating for the needs of all youth service providers throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. We aim to be a staunch and powerful advocate to the State Government on the sector’s needs, as well as provide critical guidance to service providers to prepare and respond in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.

This is an opportunity to learn of existing resources to support organisational COVID-19 planning, as well as ensure your unique needs are heard in YACWA’s voice to State Government.

Workshop details are as below:

Workshop 1: Crisis Accommodation & Homelessness Services:

Hosted in partnership with the Youth Accommodation Network Meeting

Time: 9:30am — 11:00am

Register: https://bit.ly/2WugwNC

Workshop 2: Generalist Youth Services

Time: 11:30am — 1.00pm
Register: https://bit.ly/2wnWOsh

Workshop 3: Regional Youth Services
Time: 2.30pm — 4.00pm

Register: https://bit.ly/3a8SzPM

Please ensure you register for one workshop only, as best fits your service provider cohort.

Attendees must be current youth service providers in Western Australia. You do not have to be a YACWA member in order to attend. Given the large number of organisations anticipated to attend, we ask that only one staff member from each organisation join a workshop.

Requirements
To attend, you will require internet access and a working microphone. Video-conferencing capability is ideal, but not required.
 

You do not require a Zoom account to attend the meeting, but may be required to download Zoom software, available here.

If you have any further questions regarding these workshops, please contact Ross Wortham on 0450 085 562 or Mason Rothwell on 0437 904 448.

Shout Out speakers available online

The Shout Out program is an opportunity for young people to redress the balance and present their stories and experiences to audiences that may not usually have the chance to hear them. Our speakers from refugee and migrant backgrounds have been trained to deliver fresh, engaging and thought-provoking perspectives for a range of settings across WA and are aged between the ages of 18-25. At the moment, Shout Out speakers are only available through video conferencing programs like Zoom and Skype

Our speakers present on topics from their perspectives and experiences and address topics including but not limited to: Multiculturalism, Education, Refugee experience, Leadership, Discrimination, Identity and Belonging.

Through funding from the Department of Home Affairs MYAN WA can provide FREE Shout Out speaking engagements to public schools, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities. FREE speaking engagements are for a limited time only and finish Tuesday 31st March 2020.

MYAN WA 2020 survey

We want to hear from you to help us plan our focus for the coming year. This survey takes less than five minutes, and you will do in the draw to win a $50 voucher.

Workshops

Youth Educating Peers (YEP) Project open for business

Whilst YEP is no longer providing face-to-face engagements due to the impacts of COVID-19 they have switched their services online. Contact them to book in a web based sexual health presentation or Q&A session at your youth service or workplace. Check out their website and social media spaces for educational resources engaging sexual health content for young people and youth workers. You can contact the YEP Project at yep@yacwa.org.au

Supporting Cultural Diversity in Healthcare Online workshop

This workshop is for clinicians and other healthcare workers including nurses, nurse coordinators, allied health professionals, health administration and support staff and also consumer representatives. The event explores culture and cross-cultural engagement, strategies to increase service accessibility and methods to engage with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

When: Thursday 30 April, 10am to 1pm

Where: Workshop will be run through Zoom (more information will be sent after you register)

Events

Palm Sunday Walk for Justice 2020 Perth (online)

Perth will gather online to demonstrate a broad and united movement of people and organisations who call for justice and dignity for refugees and people seeking asylum. We call for: an end to the limbo of temporary visas, permanent protection and fair processing, family reunion, and an end to offshore processing and mandatory detention. In calling for a just future, we stand in solidarity with First Nations Peoples fighting for justice on their own Lands, and with calls for climate justice.

When: Sunday, 5 April, 1:00 pm

Hosted online at: bit.ly/PalmSundayPerth2020

Services

Online Peer Support Network (OPSN) Project
The OPSN project helps people overcome isolation and other communication barriers often experienced by people with disability and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Carers and/or people with disability are encouraged to share information and experiences online. Currently, the languages being promoted are Arabic, Vietnamese, Farsi, Pashton/Dari, Hindi, Dinka, Mandarin, Swahili, Somalian and Burmese. For more information, please contact Grace on 0402 259 989.

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 - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm

Opportunities

Canning Business Mentoring Program in 2020

The program covers a range of the modules to take you through the start-up process and start thinking about commercialisation. Over 6 weeks, you’ll be taken through a series of masterclasses, be given mentoring sessions, experienced advice and support and have access to our large network of entrepreneurs and innovators from Australia to APAC. All applicants must be over the age of 18 to participate. Applicants of all abilities and/or from diverse backgrounds are eligible to apply for the program. There is no cost to you or your business but your commitment to the time involved is required.

Funding

Lotterywest grant information sessions

Looking for financial support for a community project? Lotterywest / Healthway are running a metro grant information session for organisations, with tips on grant writing, financial reporting, evaluation and more. 

Reports

Western Australian Multicultural Policy Framework

The McGowan Government has launched the Western Australian Multicultural Policy Framework to ensure all Western Australians have the opportunity to participate equitably in civic, social, economic and cultural life. The Framework sets out practical and measurable ways that public sector agencies can ensure their operations and services are inclusive and accessible for everyone, no matter what their first language or cultural heritage may be.

Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity

Understanding the experiences of culturally diverse LGBTQ talent shares the insights of culturally diverse LGBTQ workers about the actions Australian organisations can take to create more inclusive workplaces.

Survey

Constable Care Child Safety Foundation Survey

Constable Care Child Safety Foundation has a wide range of child and youth programs available to schools, families and the community, and are keen to see how you think these should develop in the years ahead. As a thank you for giving them your insights, they have a $100 Gift Card to give away to one respondent drawn at random. The survey is completely anonymous and will remain open until Wednesday 25 March.

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