Welcome to the first MYAN WA newsletter for April. We know that this time is very uncertain and stressful to many people especially, young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. As a result, we will be sending a newsletter every fortnight with updated and available resources including translated information documents, information on support, stories and our continued advocacy work. |
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MYAN WA CALD Youth Survey - Impacts of COVID - 19 The aim of this survey is to gain an insight into the impact the current Coronavirus (COVID – 19) has had on CaLD young people in Western Australia, particularly around available and accessible information and resources and COVID-19's impact on education. All participants will go into a draw to win a $50 Gift Card. Please complete the survey if you are a young person aged 10-25 and are: · From a CaLD background
· From refugee and migrant background
· An international student |
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Urgent CARAD Food bank Appeal The Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees Inc (CARAD) is in urgent need of food and essential hygiene items to assist the asylum seeker and refugee community in Perth. Asylum seekers and refugees are incredibly vulnerable during this time as many do not have access to adequate welfare support or work. Many rely on the generosity of the community to get through periods of isolation and quarantine. Please drop off items at CARAD Office, 245 Stirling Street Perth, Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm |
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COVID-19 response for people seeking asylum and refugees - Email your MP Thousands of people seeking asylum in Australia have no access to Medicare, no work and no social security. Likewise a breakout of COVID-19 in any of Australia's detention facilities would have a devastating effect on people detained there. There are many more instances where people seeking asylum and refugees will face serious health impacts and as of yet do not have the support they need. Can you help send a message to our elected representatives that they cannot forget people seeking asylum and refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic? |
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YACWA Youth Survey
YACWA is continuing to advocate for young people in Western Australia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As part of this we have developed this survey to gauge how you have been impacted by COVID-19, what young people are most concerned about and what supports they need during this time. YACWA is currently engaged with a number of key-decision making bodies responding to COVID-19 and we want to ensure that the advice we bring to Government is representative of young people's views. We also want to share the feedback given with youth services and the broader community so that we can raise awareness of young people's concerns and ensure that support is tailored to need. |
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Translated coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
The Department of Health has developed a list of resources about COVID-19 in other languages. The resources include fact sheets, guidelines and other publications on: - Frequently asked questions
- Close contact with a confirmed case
- Community Return
- Identifying Symptoms
- Isolation Guidance
- Residential care services
- Schools and early childhood centres
- Social distancing
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Lifeline Australia – Free Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) If you know someone who is in need of crisis support but does not speak English, it is possible to access Lifeline with the free assistance of Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS). To access this service call TIS on 131 450 and ask to talk to Lifeline on 13 11 14 in the language required. TIS will call Lifeline on behalf of the caller. |
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Extra internet data support Major telephone companies in Australia are offering extra internet data bundles to support customers during the next month which can assist many people including young people and families during this time.
Telstra - Mobiles and mobile broadband: Register for 25GB of extra data
- Pre-paid recharges: Register for 10GB of extra data
- Internet: From Thursday 19 March until 30 April 2020, they are providing unlimited data for personal and small business customers with home broadband plans (ADSL, NBN and cable).
- Register now via the Telstra 24x7 or My Telstra apps.
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Optus - Optus will offer eligible Postpaid mobile customers a one-off add-on of 20GB of data during April 2020.
- Eligible Prepaid customers that recharge with $40 or more during April will receive 10GB of extra data.
- Each offer can be activated through the My Optus App.
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Vodafone - We’ll be giving Vodafone postpaid customers who are not on an endless data plan an additional 5 GB of maximum speed data to use in the next month. That data will be added to all plans by Friday 27 March. Customers won’t need to do anything to activate this bonus data.
- Active prepaid customers will receive a one-off bonus of 3 GB with their next recharge.
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Australian Government Coronavirus App Stay up to date with Australian Government information and advice regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). You can use the Australian Government Coronavirus app to: • get important health advice to help stop the spread and stay healthy
• get a quick snapshot of the current official status in Australia
• check your symptoms if you are concerned about yourself or someone else
• find relevant contact information
• access updated information from the Australian Government
• receive push notifications of urgent information and updates. To download the official government “Coronavirus Australia” app go to Apple App Store or Google Play, or join our WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android. You can also get information via the Australian Government WhatsApp channel. |
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The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) resources The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has put together a list of resources to assist refugees and people seeking asylum to keep up-to-date with information regarding Coronavirus (COVID - 19). This includes important information and advice in areas such as health, mental health, financial advice, travel, legal and employment. |
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Telephone and online services - Multicultural Futures Multicultural Futures’ Mental Health Access Service is working hard to ensure people from a migrant and refugee background can access support for their mental health and well-being during these difficult times through online and phone services. To access the relevant services, contact: My Health and Wellbeing (including mental health access service): My Home and family: My Community and Settlement: |
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Community Support Hotline – City of Stirling The City’s Community Services team has established a support hotline for members of the community seeking assistance with accessing the City’s services and connection with other available services. Seniors, people with disabilities and volunteers, multicultural and Aboriginal communities, families and young people are encouraged to contact 1800 729 655. The Community Services Hotline is available Monday to Sunday, 8.00am - 6.00pm. |
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Beyond Blue Online Chat Need someone to talk to but can't leave the house? Beyond Blue have a number of platforms that might be helpful. They have online forums where you can chat to others in the community, as well as an online chat service. |
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Translated Red Cross Posters Red Cross has created these visual posters in the following languages: Amharic | Arabic | Chin Hakha | Dari | English | Farsi | French | Hazaraghi | Karen | Kurdish (Kurmanji) | Lingala | Malay | Nepali | Oromo | Spanish | Swahili | Tamil | Tibetan |
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WA Government Resources in other languages The WA Government have collected a list of resources about COVID-19 in other languages. This also includes a note that members of the community are able to access the National Coronavirus Helpline with the assistance of an interpreter (TIS). To access this service call TIS on 131 450 and request the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. |
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Free Meals Delivered - Dada Bhagwan Oerth The volunteers from Dada Bhagwan Perth are kindly delivering free vegetarian meals across our City for those self-isolating, with a focus on the elderly, those living with disability and medical staff. Orders can be placed by texting your name and address to one of the following numbers: - Hiten 0408 000 300
- Vinod 0425 255 677
- Bhavin 0469 012 135
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COVID-19 Relief Funds - City of Vincent The City of Vincent, as trustee for the Leederville Gardens trust funds, is seeking proposals from Public Benevolent Institutions (PBIs) to provide relief to vulnerable residents experiencing hardship due to COVID-19. Up to $1 million will be available in the first round of grants. The funds will be drawn from the Leederville Gardens Trust of which the City is the Trustee. Further grants rounds may be considered. |
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COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide crisis support The McGowan Government, through Lotterywest, is committing $159 million to a COVID-19 Relief Fund to respond to hardship being experienced by Western Australians as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is comprised of the following programs: - Crisis and Emergency Relief
- Event Cancellation Relief for Arts, Sports and Community Groups
- Resilient Arts, Sports, Events and Community Groups
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