Final MYAN WA Forum for 2021

MYAN WA is hosting its final networking forum for the year and during WA Pride Month. To celebrate Pride Month, MYAN WA is hosting a panel discussion with some exceptional LGBTQIA+ CaLD young people from Perth. The panel will explore the issues they have come across interacting with service providers and what they would like to see to best support LGBTQIA+ CaLD young people. This panel will provide insightful input into how service providers can better effectively engage with LGBTQIA+ CaLD young people. The rest of the forum will include morning tea and explore the direction of MYAN WA for 2022.

RSVP's are essential as places are limited.

When: 9 AM - 12 PM, Monday, 29 November 2021

Where: Spark/Kindle Room, Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford St, Leederville 6007

Join us at the YACWA AGM + Youth Sector Sundowner
Members, young people and youth sector professionals are invited to join YACWA for its Annual General Meeting + Youth Sector Sundowner on Thursday 9 December at The 21st Amendment in Leederville. We're looking forward to reflecting on the past 12+ months of our work, announcing new Board members and winding down with our team and friends in the youth sector at a relaxed, catered celebration. This will also be a chance to celebrate the tenures of YACWA's outgoing CEO, Ross Wortham, and the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Colin Pettit, who steps down at the start of 2022. Registrations are essential for this event - be sure to RSVP by Monday 6 December.

When: Thursday, 9 December 2021, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The 21st Amendment, 11/663 Newcastle St, Leederville 6007

The YEP Project in Albany
The Youth Educating Peers (YEP) Project is travelling to Albany to two free sexual health workshops for the youth sector. on Wednesday 1 December. These workshops shall cover sex positivity, safe sex, the syphilis outbreak, healthy relationships and consent. These workshops will provide participants with skills and knowledge and increase their capacity to engage young people on these important topics. Participants will be provided with a range of intervention strategies, activities and resources that they can use directly with their clients. These sessions are suitable for all people working professionally with young people aged 12-25, particularly youth workers.

When: 5 PM - 7.30 PM Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Where: Riverton Library Maker Space, 67 Riley Road, Riverton

Workshops & events

Perth for Afghanistan Fundraiser Dinner

A group of young Australian Afghans have come together to raise awareness and galvanise support and solidarity for the women and children of Afghanistan by holding a fundraiser dinner. The aim is to initiate and continue a conversation about Afghanistan and highlight its beautiful and diverse culture while raising valuable funds. The night will include raffles, a live auction by Hon. John Carey MLA, a silent auction, music, spoken word poetry, and a buffet with a selection of the most delicious Afghan dishes. All proceeds will be going to Mahboba’s Promise, a registered Australian charity that provides hope and support to disadvantaged Afghan women, widows, and children.

This event is supported by Multicultural Futures, Hon. John Carey MLA, City of Vincent, small Afghan businesses, Artists, and passionate individuals. You can register or donate through the event page.

When: Saturday, 27 November 2021, 6:30 pm 
Where: North Perth Town Hall, 26 View Street, North Perth 6006

headspace Cannington is open

headspace will be opening in Cannington at the end of the year.  This fantastic service offers free mental health and well-being services, drug and alcohol counselling, general health services, work and study support and psychoeducation to schools, community groups and other health and community professionals. headspace will be introducing centre tours for young people, parents of young people (aged 12-25) and those supporting parents and young people in the Canning Community.  The tours are a great way to get to know staff, build connections and enable you to describe the facility and its services to young people and parents that you are supporting. They are doing 30 minute private tours, with an opportunity to grab free resources and merchandise. To find out more or book in a Centre Tour, email ce@headspacecannington.com.au or call them on 9358 9800.

See Me, See You: Cultural Responsiveness Training

Would you like to improve your engagement and connection with people from a migrant or refugee background? Whether or not you think you are an ace when it comes to other cultures, or there is room for improvement, this is a great opportunity to check your intercultural readiness, up-skill, and have fun. Join this free interactive cultural responsiveness training for workers/volunteers/leaders in community service organisations in WA. Training is FREE for workers/volunteers/leaders in Community Service organisations in Western Australia. Supported by Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Office of Multicultural Interests.

In person

When: Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Where: Cockburn Integrated Health, 11 Wentworth Parade, Success 6164

or 

When: Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Where: Online

Youth Futures Summit

The Youth Futures Summit is a virtual event that brings together thousands of diverse people across multiple sectors and communities to re-imagine the biggest challenges and systems impacting young people, and the rest of Australia.

The Youth Futures Summit will:

• Draw together thousands of people from multiple sectors and communities that are reflective of the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs that make up all of Australia
• Be co-presented, co-attended and shaped by young people
• Deep-dive into the challenges and identify what the solutions should be
• Explore a number of different areas from climate change, youth mental health, jobs for the future, diversity in Australia and more. 

When: 5 - 7 April 2022
Where: Virtual

Resources and Supports

Find My Family - Afghanistan Crisis Assistance

The Australian Red Cross program Find My Family: Restoring Family Links (RFL) assists with tracing family members and finding missing loved ones. If you have lost contact with family as a result of the crisis in Afghanistan, please call the Red Cross hotline on 1800 875 199 between 5 AM to 1 PM or email tracing@redcross.org.au If your family member has been detained in Afghanistan, Red Cross can collect an enquiry but given the current situation, it cannot be followed immediately. Unfortunately, the Restoring Family Links team cannot provide support on the ground for people at risk in Afghanistan, and cannot register family or friends with whom you are currently in contact.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine if you are not eligible for Medicare

Everyone 12 years and older can book a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is free for everyone, regardless of your visa status or Medicare eligibility. If you don’t have a Medicare card, or are not eligible for Medicare, you can get your free vaccination at a Commonwealth vaccination clinic, a state or territory vaccination clinic and community pharmacies that are administering COVID-19 vaccines. If you are not eligible for Medicare, GPs can still supply COVID-19 vaccines to you and the vaccine will be delivered free of charge. If you do not have a Medicare card, or are not eligible for Medicare, you can get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations online. You can get an immunisation history statement which shows a record of all the vaccines you have had that are recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register. You can get a COVID-19 digital certificate which only shows your COVID-19 vaccinations. You will be able to see your digital certificate after you have had all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

National Coronavirus Helpline – CaLD priority service

A priority service within  the National Coronavirus Helpline has b een established to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse people have access to relevant information and assistance with finding vaccine appointments. Helpline call agents can provide COVID-19 information and help callers book their vaccination appointment. Translated resources can be sent to callers after the call by SMS in their language. Culturally and linguistically diverse people seeking to access this service should contact Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS) National on 131 450 and ask to be connected to the National Coronavirus Helpline. You can reach the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.

COVID health resources for WA's CaLD communities

WA Health has developed a range of video and social media tiles to promote COVID-safe behaviours and COVID vaccination to WA’s CALD communities. The resources feature WA healthcare workers and community leaders delivering COVID health messaging in English and in other languages.

The videos are available on the DoH Youtube channel.

The social media tiles and other resources are available on the Health WA website.

Opportunities

COVID-19 Outbreak Preparedness Project

Researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute, Curtin University and University of Melbourne are collaborating with the WA Department of Health to better understand how COVID-19 can transmit within Western Australia and CaLD communities specifically. Using detailed contact surveys and statistical modelling, they want to learn how COVID-19 spreads through a community like yours. They require your help by taking part in a quick 20- minute survey. Having CaLD voices represented in this survey will provide valuable input into this research. If you would like to help and fill out the survey, please email Sherlynn Ang at sherlynn.ang@telethonkids.org.au

Social Priorities Service Agreement 2021/2022 Registrations of Interest Open

The City of Armadale is seeking Registrations of Interest from organisations to quote on providing social priority services in suburbs across the City. In 2021 the City engaged with 711 residents and analysed a range of data sets to identify social priorities in its suburbs for 2021-2023. They are seeking passionate, competent and outcomes-focused service providers to contract and deliver a youth specific project that will address the Youth Engagement and Education social priority in Camillo. One project that operates for 6 months ending July 2022 up to the value of $20.000 will be considered. Contact the Community Development Team on 08 9394 5000 or email info@armadale.wa.gov.au to register your interest and obtain an application form.

Applications close 4.30pm Friday 26 November 2021.

Apply now for Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program 

The award-winning Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program is currently recruiting new mentees for its next cycle which will start in February 2022. Since starting four years ago, the Mentoring Program has already helped over 234 skilled professional migrants improve their employment potential by matching them with mentors from their industry or occupation. Past participant survey responses indicate the program achieves results with 80 per cent of past mentees reporting being employed in their fields within six months of completing the program. The program has recruited more than 350 mentors from over 180 different organisations. Many of these mentors have migrated to Australia and understand the struggles and employment barriers that newcomers face. The depth and experience of this pool of mentors enables KMP to assist newcomers across a diverse range of professions and industries.

Applications close 26 November 2021.

National Anti-Racism Framework

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a plan to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework. The Framework will be a long-term, central reference point to guide actions on anti-racism by government, NGOs, business, educators, health professionals, police, other justice authorities, civil society, and the community. A Commission Concept Paper provides an initial overview of the Framework’s key principles, outcomes and strategies. The Commission is working with all levels of Government, peak bodies, human rights agencies and community organisations to progress the Framework. The Commission is accepting public submissions on the Framework from 21 October to 15 December 2021. If you or your organisation would like to make a submission, please visit the Have your say page where you can complete the guided form or upload your submission.

MYAN WA e-News 
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MYAN WA acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We are situated on the land of the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation and pay our respects to their Elders: past, present and emerging.