The YEP Project is chasing feedback and they want it from you!
The YEP Project's annual surveys are vital to the delivery of the project. Your answers are analysed and used to develop workshops, create online content and plan what areas and places to visit. Please take five minutes out of your day to complete the youth survey (if you are a young person aged 12 to 25) or the youth sector survey if you work with young people. At the end of each survey, you can give your details to go into the draw to win a $100 Coles/Myer voucher. The winners will be announced at the end of January 2019. Surveys close 5pm Friday 21 December |
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Applications are now open for FUSE 2019 Join MYAN and other like-minded young leaders at FUSE 2019 to learn invaluable skills in networking, leadership, advocacy and community organising, and pitch your ideas to public figures and decision makers. Why? MYAN sees the value of bringing emerging young leaders from across Australia together to connect, ignite and trailblaze, which are also the key themes of FUSE 2019. What? Building on the success of the first and second FUSE events held in Sydney and Melbourne in 2014 and 2016, FUSE 2019 will be a three day summit focused on building the leadership, advocacy and community organising skills of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Who? FUSE is targeted to young people who have some previous experience in leadership, advocacy and related activities, or who are looking for an opportunity to build these skills. Applications close 6 January 2019. |
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Internship Opportunity - Harmony Week Debate Project As part of Harmony Week 2019, the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) will stage a debate on 21 March 2019 at the Subiaco Arts Centre. This will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The event addresses OMI’s strategic objective of developing intercultural understanding and promoting the benefits of Western Australia’s cultural diversity. The purpose of this internship is to plan, organise and assist in the promotion, delivery and evaluation of the event. |
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Young people with an experience of adoption to share their views If you're a young person between the age of 12 and 25 with an experience of adoption, the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Colin Pettit would love to hear from you. The Commissioner is inviting you to share your views on proposed changes to the WA's adoption legislation. You can share your views confidentially in a range of ways, by participating in an interview, completing an online survey or being part of a focus group discussion. To participate, contact the Commissioner by sending an SMS to 0434 327 803, phoning 1800 072 444 or emailing info@ccyp.wa.gov.au |
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Come and join in a celebration of culture and collaboration Sister Kate’s Home Kids Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with the City of Canning is hosting a Community Cultural Gathering Event. The event celebrates the 10 year Anniversary of Sister Kate’s Home Kids as an corporation, the launch of their Wounded Heart Healing publication and the launch of the City of Canning’s first Reconciliation Action Plan. The day will commence with a Welcome to Country, Cultural Performance and Smoking Ceremony followed by a range of activities.
When: Wednesday 19 December, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Kent St Weir Park, Wilson, WA |
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DV-alert awareness session Lifeline WA is presenting a free two hour workshop to raise awareness of domestic and family violence. This interactive session provides an opportunity to talk about domestic violence and what can be done to help to make a difference. When: Wednesday 12 December, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Lifeline WA, 7 Aberdeen Street, Perth
For information please phone 9261 4444 or email education@lifelinewa.org.au
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FREE Workshops: South Asian Womens Stories Do you identify as female and South Asian? Got stories to share? Want to build the confidence to perform in a professional theatre? This workshop series could be the perfect place for you to meet other women from similar backgrounds and have training and guidance to write and perform your own unique story - in whatever language you feel comfortable in. The project aims to support new and emerging performers and those who have never considered themselves as potential performers to share their personal stories touching on topics of gender, family, love, passion, inter-generational challenges, migrant experience or any other experience of importance to you. Contact Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa at info@centreforstories.com if you would like any further information or have any queries/concerns. |
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Young Carers: Have Your Say The Department of Communities is undertaking a review of the Carers Recognition Act 2004 and, with support from the Office of Multicultural Interests and the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network of WA (MYAN WA), you are invited to have your say. The Act aims to recognise the role of Western Australian carers and provide ways to involve them in important decisions, including the provision of carers’ services. If you are aged 25 and under and are an unpaid carer or if you have a family member, friend or colleague who is a carer or is being cared for – you are invited to have your say at a consultation session. This will be an opportunity for young people with lived experience of providing care to review and discuss aspects of the Carers Recognition Act 2004. Where: 196 Oxford Street, Leederville WA 6007
When: Thursday, 13 December 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Light refreshments and $20 gift card will be provided to all participants. |
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Dianella Multicultural Swim and Survive Program
The Dianella Multicultural Swim & Survive Program starts on February 9th and runs every Saturday morning until the April 6th 2019. The program is for young people between the ages of 4-17 years. Cost: $30 per participant – all participants will receive a Swim and Survive pack (including a bag, swimming cap, towel and goggles) and 8 weeks of swimming lessons.
Location: Dianella Secondary College - 180 Nollamara Drive, Dianella |
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The Children's Report released
Unicef Australia and the Australian Child Rights Taskforce have released a report that shows the Australian government is continuing to fail our most vulnerable children almost 30 years after signing the UN Children’s Convention. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with disability, LGBTIQ children, asylum seeker and refugee children, children living in regional and remote areas and children in out of home care are particularly being left behind. |
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Online survey for the 10-Year Strategy of Homelessness The Department of Communities is leading the development of the 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness – a whole-of-community plan to tackle homelessness in Western Australia. Consultations on the strategy were held throughout regional and metropolitan Western Australia in September and October 2018. If you were unable to participate, or would like to provide further input, you are invited to complete the homelessness strategy survey. |
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Noongar hip hop music video celebrating culture and resilience Josh 'Flewnt' Eggington is an emerging hip hop artist in Perth who draws on his strong Noongar cultural upbringing to produce music that is an antidote to the stereotypical representations of young Aboriginal men in mainstream media. Growing up in a disadvantaged community, Josh's music is a message to other young people about breaking cycles of hardship, connecting to culture and achieving your dreams. Kya Kyana means "welcome to the ceremonial grounds" and is a tribute to Noongar warriors past and present. You can check out his new released clip - Kya Kyana below! |
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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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