Book a Shout Out speaker

MYAN WA's Shout Out program is an opportunity for young people to redress the balance and present their stories and experiences to audiences that may not usually have the chance to hear them. Our speakers are all young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds that have been trained to deliver fresh, engaging and thought-provoking perspectives in a range of settings across WA. Our speakers present on topics from their perspectives and experiences and address topics including but not limited to: multiculturalism, education, refugee experience, leadership, discrimination, identity and belonging. 

YACWA -  Youth Digital Inclusion Project Officer

YACWA has received a grant from the Department of Communities to roll out a Youth Digital Inclusion Initiative (YDII). The YDII aims to improve vulnerable young people's  connection to critical services through the one-off and one-way provision of ICT devices (including data) via the youth service providers who work with them. This project is time-sensitive and we are looking to appoint a Project Officer quickly to start working on it. The role is SCHADS level 4.1, four days per week (0.8 FTE) for six months. Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 14th July.

Foundation of Young Australians - Local and Vocal

The Local and Vocal campaign, convened by FYA will help ensure young voices are heard by politicians during this critical time. Participants will connect with other young people across their electorate and build their understanding of how to engage with the political process. Over the next four weeks, Local and Vocal is encouraging young people aged 16 to 29 to put their hand up to meet with their Federal Members of Parliament (MPs) on either the 22 or 23 July 2020.

The Cinnamon Stick Podcast
Welcome to the Cinnamon Stick, a podcast that brings you the stories of people from a migrant and refugee background who made Australia their home. Meet the every day heroes and celebrities as we pass them the Cinnamon Stick to share what flavour they bring, and they help us create an International 'Language of Kindness'. In the recent episode they Meet Mohammad, an ex-professor of media at Baghdad University. Hear stories about how he saw the statue of Saddam Hussein topple and get an insight into the ancient Iraqi culture. Click here to listen to the Cinnamon Stick.

Become a YACWA member!

Over 40 years ago, a small but dedicated group of youth workers banded together to form a united front called the Youth Affairs Council of WA. They were trouble-makers, firebrands and agitators, hell-bent on championing the rights of young people in our state and holding our institutions to account.

Membership at YACWA is a strong and resounding demonstration of your organisation’s commitment to social justice, human rights, and of your genuine desire to ensure young people are heard and empowered to influence society.  By becoming a member, you’ll be lending your name to a movement more than four decades in the making. Your support enables us to speak truth to power, hold government accountable and fight for more just, fair and equitable society for young Western Australians.

Events & Workshops

ASeTTS - Community Leadership training

The Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) is recruiting participants for the Community Innovators, Volunteers and Leaders (CIVAL) course. CIVAL is a series of workshops that helps emerging community leaders from CALD backgrounds enhance their skills to support their community members. There will be 11 workshops held on Saturdays, covering topics such as community project management, co-design, volunteering, etc. For more information email Ehsan.Nazamyar@asetts.org.au or call (08) 9227 2700.

When: Saturday, 22 August, 9 AM to 1 PM (and ongoing)
Where: Herb Graham Centre, 38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka

COVID-19 youth panel: exploring the new normal

MYAN Australia is excited to invite you to their National Youth Panel led by young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The panel will explore the new normal during and beyond COVID-19. This event is an important opportunity to hear directly from young people about the challenges and solutions to COVID-19 in a discussion focused on: education, employment and mental health.

When: Tuesday, 21 July, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM AEST

Where: Online, details will be sent when you register

Support and resources

COVID-19 emergency relief support for people on temporary visas
The Red Cross is delivering emergency relief funding to support people on temporary visas in Western Australia. Depending on level of need, the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program may provide a combination of any of the following forms of support:

• One-off emergency payments ($200 for singles, $300 for couples, $400 for families)
• Ongoing monthly financial support payments
• Casework for clients presenting with complex challenges and circumstances.

Multicultural Futures - Maximise your career with inspire me®

At inspire me®, teaching and learning on multiple platforms, whether online or offline, you’ll be supported with what you need. If you are from a migrant or refugee background and have arrived in Australia within the last five years, you may be eligible to access inspire me® and maximise your career. Contact Teresa Zemek on 0409 417 466 or email teresa.z@multiculturalfutures.org.au

CARAD - Academic English Program 
Do you want to improve your English? Do you need to sit the Academic IELTS test? Designed and delivered by Dr Jenny Silburn and Dr Cheryl Lange, this Zoom course will: 

• Assist students to improve their overall English skills
• Provide opportunities for practising reading, listening and speaking skills
• Encourage students to work daily on improving their English language skills

Date: 5 August – 21 October 2020, every Wednesday for 12 weeks
Time: 7 PM to 8 PM  
 

To apply, email Jenny and Cheryl at academic@carad.org.au as soon as possible and before Wednesday 22 July.

Job Opportunities

Senior Practitioner - CALD Clinical Psychologist

There is an exciting new opportunity to join the LWB team providing a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Psychological Service across the Perth Metro area. This program provides psychological treatment services for individuals (and their families) from a CALD background with, or at risk of, mental disorders. This is a full-time position on a 12-month max term contract with a tool-of-trade vehicle included.

EDAC - Project Officer

The Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) is seeking a project officer to undertake a short-term project (to 30 June 2021). The successful applicant will facilitate the design of an Independent Support Person Program (ISPP) for WA and assist in securing funding for the program. The program is to support people with intellectual or cognitive disability in matters related to the WA criminal justice system.

A job description form can be obtained by emailing: admin@edac.org.au or phone 9388 7455. Applications close at 5.00pm Monday 20 July 2020.

Surveys

Health System Information for CALD people
The Health Consumers’ Council (WA) strives to increase the capacity of all people to influence the future direction of healthcare and to make informed choices. Health literacy is the ability of a person to obtain, understand, process and use health information to influence decisions about services or treatment. It has come to their attention that there may be possible gaps in the resources available for this audience. They would like your opinion on this matter so that if a gap exists, they can potentially help to fill it. 

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