Online MYAN WA Networking Forum

Join us for our first online forum exploring the impact of COVID-19 on culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) young people. MYAN WA will be hosting a panel with CaLD young people and service providers in the space, to explore CaLD young people's experiences and needs throughout the pandemic, how their lives have been impacted by the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, and how service providers can better cater for CaLD young people.

RSVP's are essential as places are limited.

When: Tuesday, 14 June 9.00am - 11.00am

Where: online via Zoom

Workshops & events

Culturally Responsive Practice: Working with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Explore the essential skills and knowledge required for effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

This in-depth training explores the essential skills and knowledge required for effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. The training modules are designed to be applicable across a broad range of sectors and for work with young people from any community. Participants will improve their confidence and capacity to provide a culturally inclusive and responsive service for young people. 

The training program includes two modules: Culturally Responsive Practice and Young People and Settlement.

When: Wednesday 15th June, 9.30-1pm Part 1 AND Wednesday 22nd June, 9.30-1pm Part 2

Please attend both sessions

Resources and Supports

The CaLD LGBTIQ+ Support Group

The LGBTIQ+ Support Group for people from a migrant or refugee background meets online every first Wednesday of the month. This group supports same sex attracted and gender diverse people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to discuss their mental health and wellbeing and develop a strong sense of belonging in the community.

Often, gender and/or sexually diverse identities can engender conflict with cultural norms, doctrinal positions and family expectations and relationships. This group creates a safe space for individuals to talk through, share stories and offer reflections on intersectional and complex issues surrounding relationships, cultural traditions, and identity.

When: Every first Wednesday of the month, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)

Where: online via Zoom.

Mental health support for culturally diverse communities

Culturally Diverse Psychological Service – Life Without Barriers

The Culturally Diverse Psychological Service provides short-term culturally appropriate and evidence based psychological counselling for Medicare card holders.

The service is free and confidential and is available throughout the Perth metro area. You will be required to visit a GP to obtain a referral prior to your first session.

Call 0418 724 549 for more information or email CaldPsychService@lwb.org.au.

Mental Health Access Service – Multicultural Futures

The Mental Health Access Service have confirmed they have capacity to assist new clients from the Ukrainian community, and are happy for individuals to self-refer. 

Multicultural Futures’ services are for people from a migrant or refugee background across the Perth metropolitan area.

They recommend any interested individuals check the website to speak to a Mental Health Advocate in their local area (as they operate all over Perth).

MAITRI Mental Health Services – Multicultural Services Centre

MAITRI professional mental health assessment, treatment and management; culturally and linguistically appropriate counselling; psycho-education and psychosocial intervention. Their services can be delivered in the client’s preferred language, or with the assistance of interpreters.

Individuals can self-refer using the referral form available on the website.

Supporting multicultural youth with tax and super – listen to the ATO’s in-language podcast 

Getting started in the workforce or entering tertiary study after secondary school can be one of the most exciting and daunting times in your life. To help multicultural youth navigate this journey, the ATO have released a new in-language podcast episode - Tax and super basics for youth. This episode has important information about preparing for your first job, the basics about tax and superannuation and for those doing further study, information on student loans.

Their podcast is available in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin and Vietnamese on the ATO website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.

National Coronavirus Helpline – CaLD priority service

A priority service within  the National Coronavirus Helpline has been 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

The Diverse Women’s Leadership Program

The next Diverse Women’s Leadership Program starts 2 August 2022 and is designed to enhance the confidence, leadership capability and networks of an inclusive group of women in a caring and supportive environment. The Diverse Women’s Leadership Program is looking for women aged 18 – 55 years from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds who have a strong desire to build their confidence by completing the program activities and challenges, are keen to meet new people and strengthen their network, and can attend all session dates. Participants will also be connected with a mentor for three mentor meet ups.  

Application close Friday, 10 June 2022. 

ASeTTS Job Opportunity: Bicultural Programme Support Worker

ASeTTS is hiring four candidates to become bicultural programme support workers. This role supports the ASeTTS' Community Development Team and is responsible for providing practical support to ensure newly arrived Afghan community members have a positive and empowering experience with ASeTTS. This includes supporting group participants to: 

• develop meaningful relationships and connections with each other and with ASeTTS staff and external providers,
• connect with health and other relevant services, 
• strengthen their skills and confidence, and 
• improve their sense of belonging in the community.

This position may be required to work with individual adults, children, and young people as well as groups, families, and communities, who are in the process of transitioning from war, conflict, and violence into settlement and safety.

OMI Leadership and Governance Program

Applications for the 2022 Leadership and Governance Program are now open. The purpose of the program is to encourage greater representation of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) people on public, private or not-for-profit (NFP) sector boards and committees. The program will commence in October 2022.

The program is made up of three components:

• the Diversifying boards — Your cultural advantage: A guide to pursuing a board role publication
• a leadership and governance training program based on the Diversifying boards guide
• a mentoring program to support mentees.

Applications close Friday 10 June 2022.

 Fostering Integration Grant program 2022 Now Open

Does your organisation have an idea for a project to build cohesive, resilient communities by supporting integration and participation of multicultural communities and migrants?

Round Three of the Fostering Integration Grants program is open for applications.

Grants of between $15,000 and $100,000 will be available for integration and capacity building projects, including community events such as festivals.

Grants of between $20,000 and $100,000 will be available to support projects that enhance existing community spaces and amenities through fit out, extension or upgrades.

Applications close Tuesday, 14 June 2022.

Financial Literacy for Refugee and Migrant Women

The Financial Literacy for Women course is designed to help you manage your money while living in Australia. It is a free tailored e-learning resource designed to support migrant and refugee women in managing their finances. The course is available in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Hazaragi, Karen, Vietnamese, Thai, Punjabi, Nepali, Korean and Dari and covers: financial systems, earning an income, budgeting, money relationships.

MYAN WA e-News 
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