March Forum - Trauma and CaLD Young People MYAN WA would like to thank everyone who attended the first forum of the year which explored the topic of trauma within CaLD communities. A very special thanks to the Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) staff who provided an informative presentation and panel session: - Julien Cornu - Youth Specialist
- Sahar Pakzad - Education Officer
- Nafisa Mohideen - Psychologist
You can download the presentation from the forum by clicking the button below. |
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Here and There, Then and Now - Resistance in Sudan and the Sudanese Diaspora Over the last two years, youths of Afro-diasporic heritage, especially those from South and North Sudan have been targets of a vitriolic media campaign aimed at demonising and disempowering them. Yet, it is those very same youths, both in the diaspora and their respective countries who are leaders for positive change. In this talk, writer and Sudanese refugee Rafeif Ismail will discuss the current youth-led movement against the Bashir dictatorship and consider how the conversations we have around race in Australia can have far-reaching impacts. When: Friday 10th April, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Where: John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley, WA 6102 |
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Harmony Week Debate Office of Multicultural Interests is proud to present the annual Harmony Week debate on the Sharpeville Massacre could never happen in Western Australia today, provides an opportunity to reflect on multiculturalism and Australian society.The debating teams consist of an extremely talented group of students from Western Australia's universities and an official judgement will be determined by an esteemed panel from academia. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and cast an 'audience vote'. When: Thursday 21 March,
Where: Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco You must register as seating is allocated. For your free tickets, register with the Office of Multicultural Interests by calling (08) 6552 1768 or email Jennifer.Czekalowski@omi.wa.gov.au |
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Headspace Paints for Harmony Headspace Armadale with the support of Arts Vs Depression would like to invite you to participate in painting the community art mural in celebration of Harmony Week. Harmony Week is about acknowledging cultural diversity and promoting messages of inclusiveness, respect, and belonging within our community. When: Sunday 17 March,10:30am - 1:30pm Where: headspace Armadale, 40 Fourth Road Armadale 6112 Find out more and register here. |
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Community conversations with people from CaLD backgrounds Are you from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background?The community conversation is an opportunity for you to express your ideas, concerns and recommendations about health issues affecting your community. When: Saturday 23 March, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Billabong Room, Herb Graham Recreation Centre 38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka Find out more here. |
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FREE Workshops Last year the Womens Health and Family Services ran a series of 8 forums with health professionals discussing Alcohol and Other Drug Issues for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) people and communities. WHFS will be running 2 hour follow-up training workshops with other groups drawing on the findings of the forums. This is with the aim to increase knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately when working with CaLD people/clients experiencing AOD issues. WHFS target groups include the following: - Community Services students (allied professions that may potentially work in the community services) - Community leaders and members - Community workers- Volunteers - Overseas trained health workers Please contact Milambo msichaaba@whfs.org.au or on 63305437. |
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State Disability Plan workshops Development of Western Australia’s 10-year State Disability Plan is underway. The Department of Communities is currently running a series of consultation workshops throughout WA to gain community input and invite you to attend one of these workshops and also to please help promote this opportunity. These workshops are open to everyone including people with disability, family and carers, and those working in the disability/ community services sector or government. These sessions will focus on defining the values of the State Disability Plan as well as the attitudes and behaviours that will support better inclusion for people with disability throughout Western Australia. They will also look at the broad themes and priorities that you want to see included in the Plan. For further information about workshops click here. |
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Laugh and Learn Youth videos The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program has developed a new series of ‘Laugh and Learn’ youth videos, aimed to educate and inform young people aged 13-17 years around a range of relevant sexual health topics. The new series of ‘Laugh and Learn’ youth videos explore the topics of: * Sexting
* Sex and the media
* Pornogrpahy |
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Australian Employers Guide to Hiring Refugees
The Friendly Nation Initiative is a strategy of the Migration Council of Australia that mobilises Australian businesses to provide employment, mentoring, internship, and work experience opportunities to refugees. Employment is a crucial step in the process of settling in Australia. Through work, refugees become self-reliant and empowered to build a future for themselves and their families. |
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Intelligent Generation Club (igenclub) “Intelligent Generation Club” or “igenclub” is community social media platform the smart initiative way to young people (age between 18 and 26) to make their future life positive and productive. igenclub is connecting individuals from all over the world. igenclub currently rolling out website-based program and currently mobile app version (iOS and Android) is on design phase and will be available late 2019. igenclub is not a fun orientated social media platform, it is only available for the young people who wants to get a real positive lifestyle and achieve their goal for their good future. Every member can create and join igenclub / good network with their useful life achieving connections and groups; with special interests such as Studies, Sports, Employment, Support, Innovation, Environment and so on.
Find out more here. |
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Suicide Prevention Community Grants Neami National is offering partners and affiliates the opportunity to express their interest in funding of up to $5000 for activities or events which reduce stigma and improve awareness of and responses to suicide prevention in metropolitan Perth. All funded activities must be completed by 19 June 2019. Community groups and organisations are welcome to apply, with deadlines closing 15 March 2019. For more information please email spc.metro@neaminational.org.au or phone Alison Clements 0499 393 353. |
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Dream Plan Do The Dream Plan Do is a new community arts mentoring program that supports arts projects that bring culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community voices to the forefront. Currently, artistic and cultural representation does not reflect the full range of diverse identities in Australia, and this program is an opportunity for you and your communities to change that!Up to $20k funding is available to help your organisation or community group. Find out more here. |
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Youth Homelessness Matters Day The National Youth Coalition for Housing is asking for young people to help choose the slogan for Youth Homelessness Matters Day this year! Youth Homelessness Matters Day will be held on April 17. Fill out the survey below to get involved. |
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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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