Welcome to the final MYAN WA Newsletter for 2019! Reflecting back on the final year MYAN WA helped support and develop sector knowledge on issues of importance to refugee and migrant young people through forums, training and regular communications. In this period MYAN WA hosted well attended forums on important topics including trauma, sexual health and disability. In 2020 we hope to continue to represent, advocate and provide platforms to refugee and migrant young people. 

Disability Forum Report

Last month MYAN WA held its last forum for 2019 focusing on young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds with disabilities. The forum included a panel discussion with exceptional speakers including Alia Abdi, Christine Grace, Liz Auko, Rebecca Biltoft, Siyat Abdi and Nihal Iscel. It was a great opportunity for topics not often heard such as the intersectionality of disadvantage, challenges and stigmas faced in these communities and how we can provide more opportunities to young people. MYAN WA has created a report addressing the major issues and topics brought up during the panel discussion as well as the group collaboration activity.

Free Shout Out bookings for public schools, not-for-profits & LGAs
Do you need an inspirational speaker for your next school event, assembly or youth group gathering? Shout Out have you covered.

Shout Out 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 from refugee and migrant backgrounds and have been trained to deliver fresh, engaging and thought-provoking perspectives for a range of settings across WA and are aged between the ages of 18-25.

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.

Reverse Advent Hampers- CARAD

Bring some much needed cheer to the asylum seekers in our CARAD community. Each day in December, place one item a day in a hamper for one of the asylum seeker individuals or families that CARAD supports. Feel free to include a special Christmas treat or message as well! You can drop them into the CARAD office any time, Monday to Thursday (9am - 4pm). The office will be open until noon on Friday 20th December 2019.

CARAD Office: 245 Stirling St, Perth WA 6000

Events

Programs & training for the community- Diabetes WA

Diabetes WA is offering a free information session for culturally diverse community groups to provide education in prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes educators can visit multicultural groups in the metropolitan region to deliver a one-hour session (45-minute presentation plus 15-minute Q&A), covering the following topics:

• What is diabetes?
• Types of diabetes
• Prevention and risk factors for type 2 diabetes
• Role of the NDSS and Diabetes WA.

To book a session, please contact Chrissie Skehan, Community Education Coordinator, on 9436 6204 or via community@diabeteswa.com.au

OMI Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024

The Office of Multicultural Interests is working to finalise its new strategic plan for 2020 to 2024 and we are keen to have your contribution. Earlier in 2019, OMI surveyed a range of stakeholders and community members on the future direction and priorities for OMI. As we move towards completing the strategic plan, you are invited to attend a discussion on the plan’s key elements. Light refreshments will be provided. Please advise of any dietary or access requirements. RSVP by Friday 13 December to strategy@omi.wa.gov.au

When: 16 December 2019, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville

Neighbourhood nights CARAD

Looking for something for the family to do this coming warm Friday night?

Pop along to Queens Park for the Neighbourhood Nights community event! Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees(CARAD) Fare Go Food Truck will be there serving its delicious comfort food! There will be live music, games and workshops and plenty of space to chill out!

When: 6 December 2019, 5 PM to 8 PM
Where: Queens Park Reserve, Queens Park

Equal Opportunity Commission Human Rights Day

One of Australia's leading advocates for protecting the human rights of women and children through decarceration and CEO of Sisters Inside, Debbie Kilroy OAM will speak on the topic: Barriers Inside and Out: human rights issues impacting on incarceration and reintegration for women and children.

When: 10 December 2019, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: The Atrium Theatrette, 168 St Georges Terrace Perth

Mirrabooka Community Markets

From one of Australia's most multicultural suburbs this new market promises to bring authentic food, arts and crafts and entertainment from around the world. By attending the markets you will be supporting new migrants and refugees to get into sustainable employment, learn new skills and celebrate the wonderful diversity of this community.​

When: 12 December 2019, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: The Square Mirrabooka, Sudbury Road Carpark Mirrabooka

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

Workshops

MindTreasure 2020

A creative, inspiring and life changing event for Perth Youth ages 15- 24! Join top inspirational leaders and speakers with a lived experience of significant hardship and how they overcame and triumphed every challenge. Experience Laughter Yoga, mindfulness, creative skill building workshops and more!

When: 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM, 29 January 2020 and 30 January 2020

Where: Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, Perth, WA 6004

Opportunities

Edmund Rice Emerging Leaders Scholarship

The Edmund Rice Emerging Leader Scholarship has been established to support students from a refugee background to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree at Curtin University. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership potential and aspire to a career in politics. Applications close on Monday 6 January 2020.

Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification Skill Set course

North Metropolitan TAFE is offering an Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification Skill Set course. Starting on Tuesday 4 February 2020, this one semester course includes the following units:

• PSPTIS001 apply codes and standards to ethical practice

• PSPTIS002 build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

• PSPTIS003 prepare to translate and interpret

• PSPTIS042 manage discourses in general settings

The skill set is intended for practising interpreters. Evidence of meeting English proficiency must be provided upon application.

Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program calling for mentors

Kaleidoscope Mentoring Program mentors are leaders who use their insights and mentoring skills to help a newcomer professional reconnect with their careers in Australia. Mentors are being sought from the following fields: architecture, engineering and

medical.

Local Communities Coordinators: Diversified service model trial

The Department of Communities is trialling Local Communities Coordinators (LCC), a free voluntary resource for people of all ages and all cultural backgrounds experiencing life challenges. The program runs in the areas of Balga, eastern Innaloo, Girrawheen, Koondoola and Mirrabooka. LCC can assist to provide timely and useful information so people have more choice and control in their lives and work with people facing tough times or challenging life situations.

If you feel you can benefit from this service, contact the LCC regional lead contact 9344 9691 or email Sharleen.Chilvers@communities.wa.gov.au

Resources/Reports

MYAN Achievements 2018-19 Report

2018-2019 has been another rewarding year for the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network, representing the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in policy and advocacy, research, sector development, youth leadership and in the international arena. The national organisation has achieved so much in ensuring these young people have their voices heard and represented.

Engaging Business in Refugee Employment Report

For too long people have looked at ‘fixing’ the ‘deficiencies’ of unemployed people from a refugee background seeking employment. A new ground-breaking report looks at what is really happening and offers 7 recommendations that will make a difference including support matching refugee skills/qualifications with industry needs, engaging communities and employers to provide mentorship and support, etc.

2019 Mapping Social Cohesion Survey
The Scanlon Foundation has released the 2019 Mapping Social Cohesion Report which explores Australians’ attitudes on issues including immigration, discrimination, trust in government, and sense of belonging. The Scanlon Foundation surveys find a consistently high level of endorsement of multiculturalism and the Report contains a wealth of significant information that is important to understanding the Australian society of today, its views on immigration, multiculturalism, democracy and expectations for the future.

Surveys

Take the MYAN WA annual survey

To wrap up the year, we want to hear from you! We want to find out about how you engage with MYAN WA, what you value, what you think are the biggest issues for refugee and migrant young people and how you want to get involved with MYAN WA in the future.

To say thanks, all those who complete a survey will go in the draw to win a $50 Coles/Myer gift card.

Are you a professional working in the youth and/or sexual health space?

YEP would love to hear from you about experiences within the last two years. This survey will help us understand the current state of play of youth sexual health in WA and also to improve and plan for future initiatives of the YEP Project. Your feedback provides vital insights.

All entrants are eligible to win a $100 Coles and Myer gift card. We want as many professionals in WA as possible to complete the survey so please share with as many networks as possible.

Nationwide Survey on Translation and Interpreting Professional Development

The Translation and Interpreting Studies Program at Monash University is conducting a research project funded by NAATI to identify current gaps in professional development opportunities for translators and interpreters in Australia. We hope that the results of this study will benefit practitioners by leading to improvements in PD provision. Participation is completely voluntary, and your answers will be anonymous. At the end of the survey, you are welcome to go into a draw to win a $150 Coles-Myer voucher.

MYAN WA e-News 
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