MYAN WA Harmony Youth Panel
Join the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network of Western Australia in celebrating Harmony Week this year. You will hear from young people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds about their experiences and reflections on many issues such as multiculturalism, youth representation, motivation, leadership, and community. 

Our panelists include Shout Out speakers, our exceptional young people from migrant, refugee and multicultural backgrounds telling their stories. Following the panel discussion there will be a morning tea and opportunity to network with other attendees. Please contact myanwa@yacwa.org.au if you have any questions regarding the event.

When: Friday, 26 March, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford Street Leederville 6007

Nominations for the WA Youth Awards 2021 are now open 

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia is excited to launch the 2021 event, taking place on Friday 9 April at the WA Museum Boola Bardip to kick off Youth Week WA. There are many awards available including: the Minister for Youth’s Most Outstanding Youth Worker Award, the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA Positive Achievement Award, the Propel Youth Arts WA Creative Contribution Award and many more! The WA Youth Awards take place on Friday 9 April at WA Museum Boola Bardip to kick off Youth Week WA.

Policy & Advocacy Manager + Regional Programs Manager

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia is hiring for two exciting, brand new roles: a Policy & Advocacy Manager and a Regional Programs Manager. The Regional Programs Manager will work 30 hours a week to establish and manage YACWA's work across regional WA and lead the statewide Youth Networks of Practice Project, building relationships and identifying new opportunities to support the youth sector and young people throughout regional Western Australia. Applications close 9pm on Tuesday 9 March.

Opportunities

2021 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards — Nominate now
The Volunteering WA awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of Western Australian volunteers. Nominations are open in eight categories including the Volunteer for Multicultural Communities award. Nominations close at 5:00 PM Friday 5 March.

'Inspire Me' Digital Literacy Course for Employability Skills
The Inspire Me Digital Literacy Course for Employability Skills is a free course for migrants and refugees who are eligible. This hands-on course teaches participants to: use a computer, create word documents & resume, email and internet knowledge, explore career pathways and job search. Community classes are run in small groups face-to-face or there is the option to complete the course online. For more information or to register your interest contact Teresa on 0409 417 466.

Workshops & events

Let's Talk Culture — Women's Mental Health 
This Let’s Talk Culture seminar includes a panel discussion on mental health throughout the different stages of life and the barriers that culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) women experience accessing support.

When: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Wednesday 10 March

Where: Acacia Room, Herb Graham Recreation Centre, 8 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka

Civics and Citizenship workshop
Do you want to learn more about living in Australia and how to make your democratic right to vote count? Auspire – The Australia Day Council WA and Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale in partnership with the Constitutional Centre and the Electoral Education office, are presenting a free Civics and Citizenship workshop. The workshop is to assist people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to become more involved within the broader WA community.

When: 6:00 PM to 8.00pm Monday 8 March 2021

When: Briggs Park Pavilion, Mead Street, Byford

Community Language School Funding - Now open

The Office of Multicultural Interests is now accepting applications from community language schools for funding in the 2021 school year. Applications close 4.00pm Monday 8 March 2021.

Resources and Supports

COVID-19 vaccines — Translated resources

Information about COVID-19 vaccines has been translated into multiple languages.

Status Training Services

Status offer a range of training options designed to assist in finding work and succeeding in the workplace. Our courses are built with the learner at the forefront of design, with a focus on meeting employer expectations. They offer individualised training programs to improve the language, literacy and numeracy skills of adult learners, with a focus on vocational pathways. For more information please contact 08 9356 2729 or Melissa.Mangano@status.net.au

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