MYAN WA end of year recap and feedback survey Over the year, MYAN WA has engaged in multiple activities. To recap, here's a glimpse of what 2021 had in stall for MYAN WA: - MYAN WA held 4 quarterly forums on the following topics:
- Harmony Week
- Refugee Week
- Representation and Opportunities for Multicultural Young People
- Pride Month - Supporting LGBTQIA+ CALD Young People
- We launched the 2020 Christmas Island ‘Youth Taking Charge’ Youth Summit Report
- We ran an Inclusive Eid event with Youth Pride Network and Youth Disability Advocacy Network
- We partnered with Health Consumers' Council on their Diversity Dialogues series on promoting sexual and reproductive health for CaLD youth
- We ran the third Catalyst Youth Summit
- We launched the Catalyst 2021 Report
- We took part in MYAN Australia's FUSE National Multicultural Summit with delegates from WA.
We'd love to get your feedback on what we've done this year and what you'd like to see from us in the new year and beyond. We've conveniently made a (very) short survey to let us know. We can't wait to hear from you! We are closed for the holidays from 23 December 2021 to 9 January 2022. We look forward to seeing you again (or meet for the first time) in the new year! From MYAN WA and YACWA, we hope you have a happy and safe holiday break! |
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YEP Biennial Youth and Youth Sector Survey 2021 The Youth Educating Peers (YEP) Project is a peer sexual health project operating under the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA). The YEP Project is running a survey to assess the current context of sexual health awareness and education for young people in WA.
The survey is available for: This survey will take between 15-25 minutes (depending on how much feedback you wish to provide). When you complete this survey, you can request to go in the draw to win a $100 Coles/Myer voucher. The surveys close Wednesday 12 January 2022. |
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Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2022 The Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2022, administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests, will recognise individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to multiculturalism and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in Western Australia. Nominations are now open, and can be made across 10 categories: - Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
- Youth Award
- Community Organisation Award
- CaLD
- General
- Private Sector Award
- Local Government Award
- Arts Award
- Sportsperson of the Year Award
- Laksiri Jayasuriya Lifetime Community Service Award
- Sir Ronald Wilson Leadership Award
- Premier’s Community Response and Recovery Award
The WA Multicultural Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday 14 March 2022 and launch Harmony Week 2022. Nominations close at 5pm on Monday 31 January 2022. |
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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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What the Religious Discrimination Bill means for you The proposed Religious Discrimination Bill was supposed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religious belief or activity (including having no religious belief or refusing to engage in religious activity) in certain areas of public life, such as employment, education and the provision of goods and services. But the Bill that has been drafted threatens to undermine inclusive workplaces, schools and access to services like healthcare without judgement. Laws which should protect religious people from discrimination will be used to hand a licence to discriminate against LGBTIQ+ people, women, people with disability, and others. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Youth Week WA 2022 Grants Open Applications are open for Department of Communities' Youth Week WA Grants, for events celebrating young people during Youth Week WA, running from 8-16 April 2022. Funding of up to $1,500 for individual events and up to $3,000 for collaborative community-wide events is available for events including workshops, seminars, youth forums, community-wide youth festivals and youth forums statewide.
Applications close Thursday 23 December. |
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COVID-19 Youth Recovery Grants Applications are now open for Department of Communities' COVID-19 Youth Recovery Grants. These grants support initiatives of up to $10,000, focusing on programs that provide development opportunities, healthy environments and accessible services for young people.
Applications close 20 January 2022. |
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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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Voice Over Training for Young People 2022 Migration council Australia are seeking young, driven people who speak a variety of emerging community languages in Australia to undertake voice over training in 2022. No experience is required. They will provide training from a professional voice coach on: using tone, speech modulation and emotion; train your voice and speak with confidence; how to pitch your talents to clients; and increase job opportunities. Applications close 22 December 2021. |
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Afghan-Australian Community & Settlement Support Grant Program The Afghan-Australian Community and Settlement Support Grant Program supports Afghan-Australian and other community and grassroots organisations undertaking critical work to welcome and support people recently evacuated from Afghanistan. Through an open competitive process, the program provides grants to organisations to facilitate positive settlement outcomes for newly arrived Afghan people. The grant program is administered by Migration Council Australia. Priority will be given to small not-for-profit organisations who directly represent, or are able to demonstrate close existing relationships with, the Afghan-Australian community. Collaborations between different organisations are welcomed. Smaller community organisations may wish to partner with larger organisations for example, or veterans’ organisations with Afghan community organisations. Round one of the grant program is open for projects starting in February 2022 (projects must finish by June 2023). Applications close Thursday, 23 December 2021. |
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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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The Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program has been helping skilled newcomer professionals improve their employment potential by matching them with mentors from their industry or occupation. KMP is looking for mentors to join its mentoring program and coach highly skilled migrant professionals. If you are a professional, with at least two years' experience in your industry, and would like to help a newcomer to connect with their career, please apply to join the program. The next mentoring cycle runs from February to May 2022 and mentees and mentors will be matched during December 2021. |
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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 4 February 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. |
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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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