We are holding a free capacity building training for multicultural young people aged 18-25 years. This will be an opportunity to develop and practice skills around public speaking, professionalism, media engagement, understanding grants and board governance.
When: Saturday, 2 April 2022 9.30am - 1.00pm
- Governance: Board Basics
- Presentation and media engagement
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Saturday, 9 April 2022 9.30am - 11.30am
Where: Online via Zoom
Registrations close Friday, 1 April 2022 11.00am.
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Congratulations Zahra on winning the Western Australian Multicultural Youth Award! Congratulations to all the winners of the Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2022! The awards recognise the incredible contributions of organisations and individuals in our community. We'd like to extend special congratulations to the winner of the Youth Award, Zahra Al Hilaly. Zahra is an incredible advocate and has done outstanding work with MYAN WA - including a recent trip to Christmas Island to upskill young people on the island to become advocates themselves, and she is a Shout Out public speaker! |
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Nominations for the 2022 WA Youth Awards Extended
The state's pre-eminent celebration of young people and the youth sector is now accepting nominations in 10 award categories, including:
🏆 The Minister for Youth's Most Outstanding Youth Worker Award
🏆 The Aboriginal Health Council of WA Positive Achievement Award
🏆 The Propel Youth Arts WA Creative Contribution Award
🏆 The Y WA Collective Action Award
🏆 The Youth Focus Sector Collaboration Award
🏆 The ECU Community Leadership Award
🏆 The Commissioner for Children and Young People Participate Award
🏆 The Youth Futures Innovation for a Sustainable Future Award
🏆 The Mission Australian Young Changemaker Award
🏆 The Charmaine Dragun Memorial Award
Winners each receive a $1,000 cash prize, and one young person will be crowned WA Young Person of the Year.
The WA Youth Awards take place on Friday 8 April at the WA Museum Boola Bardip to kick off Youth Week WA, with tickets going on sale in February. Nominations close 11.59pm on Saturday, 16 April. |
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Youth Advisory Group Workshops for Young People Spaces are still open for YACWA's free workshops for young people on joining and working with Youth Advisory Groups (YAGs).
The youth-focused workshop, titled Everything You Need to Know About Youth Advisory Groups, is suitable for young people aged 12 to 25 who want to join a YAG or are already part of one. It explores skills you can bring to the group, what makes a great YAG and pitfalls to avoid and how to advocate to your organisation.
Both workshops include a youth panel where you will get to speak directly to young people who have experience on being part of a YAG. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. |
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Contacting the YACWA Office
As the Omicron outbreak grows, we're moving the majority of our activities online and working remotely. The YACWA office remains open, but most of our team will be working from home for the coming weeks. If you need to get in touch the team, you can reach us via email at yacwa@yacwa.org.au or for MYAN WA specifically, email myanwa@yacwa.org.au. |
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Voting Party 🥳
YACWA is proud to be working on Voting Party, an initiative in partnership with the Australian Electoral Commission. Voting Party is a campaign to encourage more young Australians to VOTE and WORK in the 2022 Federal Election. With more than 100,000 jobs available nation-wide and over 310,000 young Australians yet to enrol to vote, we are asking for the support of our network to connect young people with these employment opportunities and to vote in the election this year.
We are looking for organisations to share our materials, host focus groups with the young people you work with and share our survey on youth attitudes about voting and working in elections.
If you are interested, please reach out to elizabeth@yacwa.org.au or follow our campaign on Instagram @votingparty_au. |
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AHRC and Harmony Alliance National Anti-Racism Framework Consultation Join the Australian Human Rights Commission and Harmony Alliance for a consultation about the National Anti-Racism Framework. The National Anti-Racism Framework will guide anti-racism and equality by government, organisations, business, and communities. They would like to hear more about the priorities of young migrant and refugee women, and to learn from your experiences and knowledge. Consultations will ask the following: - what needs to be done to address racism in Australia
- how Australia can be fair for everyone
When: Tuesday 5 April 5:30pm to 7:00pm (AEST) Where: Online via Zoom |
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Supporting young people in their settlement journey Explore how to use the National Youth Settlement Framework in your work to support young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. This practical one day training session will show you how to use the National Youth Settlement Framework (NYSF) in your work to support young people to reach their potential as active citizens in Australian society. The NYSF is an evidence-based national guide to good practice with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds – and is the only one of its kind globally. With practical tools, including Self-Assessment Guides, and a range of useful resources, the NYSF is designed to equip policymakers and service providers with the skills and knowledge to best support young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to thrive in Australia. When: Thursday 19th May, 9.30am to 1pm AND Thursday 26th May, 9.30am to 1pm. Please attend both sessions. |
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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 |
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Kaleidoscope Job Readiness Workshop Series for Migrant Women Kaleidoscope's Job Readiness Workshop Series for Migrant Women will boost your employability skills and confidence in job seeking. It is a 5-day workshop series designed to improve the employability skills of migrant women who have been affected by COVID-19. By the end of the program, you will become job ready, have boosted your confidence, have gained knowledge of job service providers and relevant tools that may assist you to find a job. This workshop is designed for women who have limited or no work experience in either their home country or Australia. It is also suitable for women who are transitioning to a new job/career or reconnecting to their career after a break (less than 5 years). When: 9 May 2022 - 13 May 2022 9.00am - 2.30pm Where: Hillview Intercultural Community Centre1-3 Hill View Pl Bentley, WA 6102 Registrations close Thursday 5 May 2022. Note: when you register, you are registering for all five days of the workshops. You must attend all sessions as per dates and times shown above. |
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Tell your Story Tell your story is a two day intensive performing arts course for young culturally and linguistically diverse people aged 14-17 years. Limited spots available. The course aims to provide a safe, open and inclusive space for CaLD young people to bring their unique experiences and backgrounds into the process of storytelling and performing. The course will facilitate artistic expression, confidence and participation in young people from diverse backgrounds in a nurturing environment so that each individuals' unique cultural identity is demonstrated through the performing arts. This course will be at no cost to students, removing the financial burden and creating the opportunity of a pathway for young people who show an interest in the performing arts to participate. The course aims to attract young people from diverse cultural backgrounds within the ages of 14-17 years of age who come from low-income migrant/refugee households. Specific communities are those from the African, Asian, Polynesian
and Middle Eastern communities. Email tellyourstorypap@gmail.com or call Edyll at 0410 028 730 to RSVP. When: 11 - 12 April 2022 10.00am - 4.00pm Where: Herb Graham Recreation Centre, 38 Ashbury Cres, Mirrabooka |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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ServiceWA App Available to Download The ServiceWA app is a FREE mobile application provided by the WA Government to help connect with WA State Government services. Initially the ServiceWA app aims to assist the community during the COVID-19 transition, and aims to expand to include other services into the future. It is designed for Australian residents or citizens who live in WA or are regularly visiting WA. Download the ServiceWA app, as the SafeWA app will eventually become outdated. There is also translated advice. The ServiceWA app allows you to activate and access the following WA Government services in one place: - SafeWA –for individuals checking in at WA businesses, venues and events.
- Import COVID-19 digital certificate – for secure presentation of your proof of vaccination or exemption on demand.
- G2G Pass – to access your travel passes when you travel into WA.
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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. |
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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. |
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Kin Disability Advocacy need CaLD Community Ambassadors Kin Disability Advocacy need individuals from CaLD communities who can play a role of community ambassadors, to help people with disability live their best life. Ambassadors must have a disability or have a member with disability, and have a desire to engage with their community to provide, share and collect stories and experiences for and from people with disability. For more information, contact Grace or Siyat on 9388 7455. |
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Women's Leadership and Development Program — Applications open The Australian Government is inviting organisations through an open competitive process to apply for the Women's Leadership and Development Program: Lead and Succeed. The program supports projects that improve outcomes for women in Australia in three key priority areas: women’s workforce participation, women’s leadership and women’s safety.
Applications close at 9.00pm (AEST) Thursday 21 April 2022. |
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KickstART Festival Program Launch Our friends at Propel have just launched the program for KickstART, the annual arts festival created in collaboration with and for young people aged 12-26.
This year's program takes place online and in person, and includes puppetry workshops on puppetry, songwriting, Noongar language, community organising, HTML design and much more.
KickstART runs throughout Youth Week WA from 8 - 16 April. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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