2019 WA Young Person of the Year

Congratulations to Brenda Amito who won both the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Participate Award and overall WA Young Person of the Year at Friday night's 2019 WA Youth Awards.

Brenda migrated to WA from Uganda in 2007 and founded the Edmund Rice Centre WA (ERCWA) Multicultural AFL Umpiring Academy in 2017, at age 14 years. She was instrumental in developing the academy including arranging and running development camps, training sessions and umpiring games.

In the development camps, Brenda took full charge of the administrative duties including organising course material, conducting assessments, developing food menus and overseeing the volunteers.

Brenda takes full charge of the training and development requirements of the umpires by running regular training sessions and providing on the ground mentoring during umpiring events.

We are proud of Brenda and all the amazing finalists at the WA Youth Awards.

Events

CaLD Jobs Expo

This is an opportunity for culturally and linguistically diverse jobseekers to discover currently available job opportunities in Perth, meet with employers and find out more about their business and industry, interview with employers for available roles and learn about other services available.

When: 28 November 2019, 10 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Herb Graham Centre, 38 Ashbury Crescent Mirrabooka, WA 6061

Festive Market- Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre

Are you a person with a disability? Do you have your own business or microenterprise?

This year EDAC is hosting the Festive Market to showcase the microenterprises of people with a disability.

When: 3 December 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Subiaco Palms Community Centre, Cnr Rokey Rd & Nicholson Rd, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008

Annalakshmi Cooking Demonstration

Patrons are invited to have a meal of items demonstrated from the array of tantalising dishes on the Annalakshmi buffet.

When: Sunday 24th November 2019, 4.30 PM to 5.40 PM. Dinner served from 5.45 PM
Where: Annalakshmi on the Swan, 1st Floor, Western Pavilion, Barrack Square

Register by calling 9221 3003 or email ontheswan@annalakshmi.com.au by 17th November

Workshops

Leadership Workshop
Are you a young person from a refugee or migrant background and between the ages of 18 to 25? Join us for the Youth Leadership workshop.

Young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are invited to participate in this half day interactive workshop exploring leadership. In this workshop you will have an opportunity to expand your understanding of leadership to include a broad scope of actions for positive change that everyone can be responsible for, rather than limited to positions of authority.

When: Wednesday 27 November, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Youth Affairs Council of WA, Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford Street Leederville

Culture and Bias Workshop

Are you a young person from a refugee or migrant background and between the age of 18 to 25? Join us for the Culture and Bias workshop!

Young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are invited to participate in this half day interactive workshop exploring culture and bias. In this session we will explore culture as it relates to ourselves and our identities, as well as exploring the impact of bias. Acts of leadership are often needed when we talk about the challenges that arise from living in a multicultural society. Throughout the session you will explore the ways in which culture influences the way you interact with other people and the world at large

When: Monday 2 December, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Youth Affairs Council of WA, Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford Street Leederville

Lifeline Multicultural DV-alert Workshop

A free, nationally accredited two-day workshop for front-line workers in community, health and allied health. The workshop focuses on recognising the signs of domestic and family violence, responding appropriately and referring the client to specialist services with an additional focus on working with clients with CaLD backgrounds.

When: November 28th and 29th November 9 AM - 5 PM

Where: Dayton Community Centre, 211 Arthur Street, Dayton

Learning English Through Storytime (LETS)

The LETS program assists children and their families to improve and practise English in a fun and educational environment. Each session includes songs and rhymes, stories and interactive activities designed to develop children's confidence and school readiness.

The program runs every Wednesday for eight weeks with a different theme each week.

When: 23 October to 11 December 2019, 9.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Where: Stirling Libraries, Waverley Street, Dianella

Curtin University: Indonesian Women's Health workshop
This workshop is part of a project that aims to design an intervention to improve Indonesian women’s health.

When: 27 and 30 November 2019, 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM

Where: Curtin University.

You can attend one or both of these events. To attend email corie.gray@curtin.edu.au or call or 9266 4739

Drive Safe in WA workshop

This workshop is designed to give participants an overview of safe driving practices, essential road rules, how to get an Australian driver’s license and the process of purchasing a car.
 

When: 9.15 AM to 12.15 PM Friday 22 November 2019
Where: 28 Cecil Avenue, Cannington 6107

For more information please phone 9251 5777 or email info@settleinprogram.org.au

Human Rights Day: Working Towards a More Just Future

For Human Rights Day 2019 the Refugee Rights Action Network WA will be hosting a communal gathering and sharing presentations that highlight the importance of this annual celebration. Light catering will be provided. AUSLAN interpreter services will be available at this event.

When: 10 December, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Herb Graham Recreation Centre, 38 Ashbury Crescent Stirling, WA 6061

Engagement Forum WA 2019

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the engagement of young people, particularly those considered ‘at-risk’. Throughout the day you will explore current understandings, meet with those working in the youth services field, and gain insights into what works with engaging young people in education, employment, training and life.

When: 29th Nov 2019, 8:20 AM - 3:30 PM

Where: Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus, Room 17.1572 Bradford St, Mount Lawley WA 6050

Cost: $60

SHARE Meeting: Working with CaLD Young People & Sexual Health

This meeting will be covering CaLD communities and sexual health. We will be talking about some key issues CaLD young people face when it comes to sexual health and discuss strategies youth workers have used to engage CaLD young people in sexual health. This is suitable for those who work with young people who wants to keep up-to-date with sexual health topics, meet others in the field and share resources.

When: 26 November 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: SHQ Sexual Health Quarters, 70 Roe Street Northbridge, WA 6003

ASeTTS- Cultural Competency

This one day workshop will give participants a greater awareness of the key factors which impact client-worker interactions such as one’s worldview, privilege, bias, and representation. Participants will come away with general knowledge of the socio-political contexts of the main countries of origin of refugees coming to Australia. Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea will be supplied at the event. 

When: 26 November 2019, 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM

Where: ASeTTS Perth, 286 Beaufort Street, Perth, Western Australia

Opportunities

Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2020- Nominations Open

The WA Multicultural Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who have made a positive contribution to multiculturalism in Western Australia. Do you know someone who is a champion of multiculturalism in WA? The awards are administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests. Presented at a gala ceremony on 16 March, the awards will be a highlight of Harmony Week 2020. Nominations close at 4.00 PM on Monday 20 January 2020.

African Australian Youth Empowerment Summit

Half-day summit that brings together local African youth, service providers, corporate business executives and government officials to learn about the image, potential and future of African Australian Youth. The summit's objective is to identify youths in the African community at risk of committing crimes and match them with peer mentors who can steer them out of trouble.

When: 16th November 2019, 12 PM - 5 PM

Venue: Edith Cowan University, 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050

Grant opportunity — Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity

Using sport and physical activity, the grant funding aims to contribute to the building of resilient, cohesive and harmonious communities to ensure that individuals, families and communities have the opportunity to thrive and respond to emerging needs and challenges. Applications close at 11.00 AM on 12 December 2019.

MercyCare: Job and Skills Centre & Step by Step Settlement Program

The Jobs and Skills Centre assists people from CaLD backgrounds to access education, training and employment so that they can live independently in the community. The Step by Step program assists people from refugee, humanitarian, family stream visas (low English proficiency) who have been in Australia for less than 5 years. We provide a range of youth programs such as casework support, job-ready workshops, computer classes, English classes and much more. For more information please call or email stepbystep@mercycare.com.au or 08 6298 9888.

The Family- Online TV Series Opportunities

"The Family" centres on the lives of an African family who made Australia their new home. Based on the day to day challenges and aspirations of an African family in the diaspora, the online series show addresses serious topics, such as mental health, social identity and sense of belongs.

They are looking for a post-production team including, extra actors, camera person, makeup artist and anyone for a passion for medial and film. To get involved email info@rootstvperth.org

Resources/Reports

Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)- Annual Report

RCOA are delighted to share with you their annual report for the 2018-19 financial year.  The report includes updates on RCOA’s support of refugee-led advocacy, campaigns, research and policy and community education and awareness raising, as well as a full list of our members and team, and our financial reports.  

Survey

Have you thought about what housing will look like for you as a young person in the future?

Well here’s your chance to share your thoughts and experiences on topics like renting, finding somewhere to live and issues that will have an impact on your housing future 

Take this 10 min survey and go into the draw to win a $50 gift card! 

WA Youth Services Directory Survey

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia runs a youth services directory called the WA Youth Services Directory. We're always looking to improve it so we're running a super short survey (3 question) about what directories people use for finding services. We'd love your input and the feedback on how we make service information work better for young people

Red Cross National Youth Commission- Volunteering and Youth Employment Survey

The Red Cross Youth Advisory Council W.A. has created a survey looking at the experiences that young people aged 15 to 25 years old in W.A. have in reference to volunteering and employment. Findings from the surveys will be used in the submission for the National Youth Commission Report. The survey closes on 25th November 2019.

Positive News

WA Youth Awards Photos

MYAN WA e-News 
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