The National Youth Settlement Framework (NYSF) training is here!
This unique national training was last offered in WA two years ago. Thanks to grant funding from Office of Multicultural Interests, MYAN WA has revitilised the training and is excited to bring it back to Perth with co-delivery from dynamic migrant and refugee youth people. During this one-day event, you will discuss and explore a range of topics related to active citizenship and learn about practical resources and strategies to promote effective engagement with migrant and refugee young people. We are offering the training in two locations, Leederville and Butler, and will likely run another one South of the River later in the year. The first two sessions are a pilot, and as such, we are offering a highly subsided ticket price. Click the register buttons below for more information about the training. Central session
When: Tuesday 23 October 2018, 9am to 4:30pm
Where: Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford Street, Leederville
*Cost: $60 for YACWA members and students / $85 non-members (plus GST) |
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NOR session
When: Tuesday 6 November, 9am to 4:30pm
Where: Co-hub, 7/5 Kingsbridge Blvd, Butler *Cost: $60 for YACWA members and students / $85 non-members (plus GST) |
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Are you a YACWA member? Is your individual membership with YACWA up-to-date? Did you know it's FREE for young people under 26? Membership at YACWA is a strong and resounding demonstration of your commitment to social justice, human rights, and of your genuine desire to ensure young people are heard and empowered to influence society. It only takes a minute to show your support. We look forward to having you on our journey! |
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Midland Story Lab Are you a young person (aged 12 to 25) who cares for a parent, brother, sister, or any family member with a disability, long-term illness, mental health troubles, or addiction? Or know someone who is? You are invited to join YACWA's team of young carers in this exciting Story Lab - designed to uncover and collect stories and ideas of young people about their experience from caring for a family member.
Though a series of visual and performance art activities, we will work together to build creative pieces that map the vision of young carers for their future, and the communities they live in.
When: Sunday, 21st October, 11am to 2pm
Where: Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) - 276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland
Cost: FREE (please register through link below)
All young participants will be provided with lunch and $20 voucher to thank them for their participation. More information about access and transport is located at the link. For more information, contact Shenali at shenali@yacwa.org.au or 9227 5440. |
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The Consumer Protection Awards 2019 - Nominate now
Are you, or someone you know, a champion of consumer protection or safety? The Consumer Protection Awards recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations that have increased awareness of consumer issues, provided support for disadvantaged consumers or contributed to injury prevention for children. Nominations close 5pm, Friday 16 November. |
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World Kindness Day This World Kindness Day event focuses on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) members of our community who experience many barriers in accessing health services. It aims to promote a culture of kindness as a vehicle to deliver a more equitable healthcare. Kindness plays a huge role in improving the patient experience, thus improving health outcomes. The act of kindness can look different to people of non-English speaking backgrounds. Health service providers from the public, private and non-government sector including interested community members are invited to the event. When: Tuesday 13th November, 12:45pm to 5:00pm
Where: Herb Graham Recreation Centre, 38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka |
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My Health Stakeholders webinar session In partnership with the Settlement Council of Australia (SCoA), the Australian Digital Health Agency is holding a sector specific webinar to continue to raise awareness of the My Health Record in the community and support SCoA members and their staff nationally. These webinars will provide an opportunity for questions to be answered about My Health Record and to learn more about the benefits, how it works, the privacy and security of the system and records.
When: Tuesday 9th October, 2:00pm to 3:00pm AEST
Where: Online - join via your computer! |
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FREE One Day DV-aware Session
Lifeline is committed to raising the awareness of domestic and family violence. In this one-day interactive session, individuals and groups can talk about the issue of domestic violence and what they can do to help make a difference. The session will include:
• Identifying the different signs and forms of abuse that constitute domestic and family violence
• Familiarising themselves with the Cycle of violence and Duluth wheels – power and control, equality and empowerment
• Reflecting on and sharing what they can do if they know someone who is experiencing domestic and family violence
• Having an opportunity to network with other individuals
• Receiving tools and references for domestic and family violence support and referral |
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Civics and Citizenship Masterclass workshop This FREE workshop covers the Australian Constitution, how the Australian parliamentary system works, how to vote, benefits of community participation and information about programs that recognise positive community contributions.
When: Tuesday 6 November, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Where: The Constitutional Centre, 40 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH |
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The Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) are running a series of workshops on a variety of issues relating to mental health. You can find a list of workshops and times below:
Navigating Mental Health Services
This workshop is for consumers, carers and support workers who wish to understand how the mental health and allied health services sector works and how to make best use of it.
When: Wednesday 17th October, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Where: 31 Manning Road, Cannington
Intentional Story Telling This workshop is an opportunity to be a part of a co-reflective space with fellow lived experience workers. It is designed for people with a lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drug issues who have progressed along their recovery path and would like to learn more about safe and effective ways of sharing their story in an intentional way.
When: Tuesday 24th October, 9:30am to 4:00pm
Where: 31 Manning Road, Cannington
Cost: $45 RSVPs are essential to Rebecca on 9258 8911 or admin@comhwa.org.au |
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Martial Arts Program The Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre (MMRC) is about to commence the second term of the WAPOL funded FREE Martial Arts Program for boys aged 13 – 25 who have been in Australia for under five years and are on a family or humanitarian visa. This program teachers respect for diversity in the community and empowers participants with decision making capabilities to encourage positive behaviours and an understanding of Australian laws, values and responsibilities. The program will be co-delivered with a MMRC Youth Officer and professional trainers from a chosen martial art form and will be supported by the WA Police Force Team from the North West Metropolitan District. |
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Grants for migrant community organisations
The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply to deliver services under the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program—Fostering Integration Grants from 2018-19 to 2019-20. Applications close 2.00pm (AEDT), Friday 9 November 2018. |
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Inquiry on Social Services Legislation Amendment MYAN Australia's recently wrote a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee for the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Encouraging Self-sufficiency for Newly Arrived Migrants) Bill 2018. The Bill foresees an increase in waiting periods for access to social security benefits to three years from the current two year waiting period for newly arrived residents (with a non-humanitarian visa), while introducing waiting periods for other benefits, such as the Family Tax Benefit. MYAN Australia recommended to lift any waiting periods for young people who need support and assistance following arrival, specifically young people with Orphan visa (subclass 117) and remaining relative visa (subclass 115). |
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Everyone can be an advocate - Advocacy Toolkit
WACOSS and the DropIN Solutions team recently produced and designed and Advocacy Toolkit. The toolkit is divided into sections with tips and templates on writing letters to government, how to write and distribute media releases, and ideas for setting up face-to-face meetings with politicians. The toolkit is a resource to enable and empower anyone to be an advocate for change. Hard copies can be provided on request. |
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First National Youth Health Forum
Earlier this month Hadi Rahimi who is one of our youth consultants and Rasa Islam who is the MYAN Australia Youth Advisory Network (YAN) member for WA both attended the Consumers Health Forum focusing on youth health in Canberra. The forum's aim was to identify the issues impacting on young people and generate recommendations to improve health system responses. Thanks Hadi and Rasa for representing WA young people! |
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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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