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Congratulations to all the Catalyst Youth Summit organisers and young delegates! What an exciting event it has been for everyone involved. Sixty multicultural young people from across WA came together last week for the three-day summit
The young delegates forged new friendships, networks and connections. They got to speak with politicans and key stakeholders and already ideas developed during the summit are being pursued.
Follow the hashtag #catalystyouthsummit here for more insight to the experience of the three days.
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Shout Out!
MYAN WA is incredibly excited to announce that in partnership with the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) we have been successful in a recent grant application to the Office of Multicultural Interests to develop a pilot of the Shout Out program. The Shout Out program was developed (and has been running successfully for two years) by CMY in Victoria. Shout Out is a public speaking bureau for multicultural young people aged 18 to 30.
More details about the program will be released shortly. Further information about the Victorian Shout Out program can be found here.
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MYAN WA meeting - Save the date!
The next MYAN WA meeting will be held on Friday 11 March, 9.30am to 12.30pm at a central Perth metropolitan location. Please save the date - more details to follow.
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ASeTTS is happy to share their professional development training calendar for 2016. This year’s calendar has five core modules that can be undertaken individually or as a series of development.
- Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Experiences
- What is Cultural Competency? Develop your understanding and practice.
- Compassion Fatigue: Resiliency in the workplace.
- Working Effectively with Interpreters.
- Incidental Counsellor: Responding to Trauma Behaviours.
The workshops will be held from February to April. More information about booking can be found here.
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Leadership and Governance
The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for participation in the Leadership and Governance Program for members of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities.
The purpose of the program is to encourage greater representation on public, private or not-for-profit (NFP) sector boards and committees.
Training sessions are delivered through two half-day governance workshops and a three-hour mentoring session in April or May 2016 (on Saturdays). This is followed by a six-month mentoring program (up to two hours per month).
For an application form or more information please contact Said Padshah on 6552 1547 or email said.padshah@omi.wa.gov.au. Registrations must be completed by Thursday 10 March 2016.
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Nominations have been extended for the WA Multicultural Recognition Awards. Don’t miss the opportunity to give an individual or an organisation the chance to be honoured by the State Government for their extraordinary work.
Nominations are invited for eight categories.
Guidelines and application forms are available from the Office of Multicultural Interest's website. Nominations close 5pm Monday 15 February.
For further information please phone on 6552 1767 or email harmony@omi.wa.gov.au
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The McCusker Centre for Citizenship is an Australian first university initiative at the University of Western Australia (UWA). The centre aims to work in partnership with not-for-profit organisations to tackle pressing social issues.
The centre offers structured internships for students, including in regional, remote and international communities, leadership and mentoring programs in conjunction with community organisations, and plans to be a focal point for important public forums addressing contemporary social challenges.
If your organisation would like to offer an internship or participate in the work of the centre please contact Neysa on 6488 7873 or email neysa.cloonan@uwa.edu.au.
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The award winning Sharing Stories Project has sadly been unsuccessful in acquiring new funding. The last day for this project will be Thursday the 31st of March, 2016. Sharing Stories has developed strong evidence-based rationale for projects with multicultural groups. Their understanding of how BBVs and sexual health issues impact on CaLD communities as well as their innovative approach to health promotion made them the go to people for guidance and support in this area, both WA and nationally. Successes of the project have included attending and performing at the 20th International AIDS Conference in 2014 and winning 12 awards and nominations like the national 2015 Settlement Innovation Award for Australian Migration and Settlement Awards.
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Research
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Social Cohesion Research Project
The City of Stirling are looking for 14 third (or more) generation Australians who live in the Mirrabooka area aged between 18 and 45, to participate in a focus group on social cohesion within the Mirrabooka community. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided on the day and a reward of a $50 gift card is given for participation.
When: Tuesday 16th February at 9:30am- 11am or Wednesday 17th February 6:30 pm- 8pm
To book or for more information contact Family Services on 92057396 or email familyservices@stirling.wa.gov.au
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Research on refugee youth
Mental health service providers (both registered or workers with at least two years experience with refugee youth) are needed as participants for a Psychology research study. The study focuses on the impact of shame on the well-being of refugees. A Clinical Psychology Masters student Karee Stewart will conduct the study under the supervision of Murdoch professors.
To participate or for more information please contact Karee on K.Stewart@murdoch.edu.au or at 0432 433 051
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Resources
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The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) produces a range of publications to advise, educate and inform on subjects related to cultural diversity.
They have recently produced a fact sheet that highlights major demographic facts and trends, key issues of concern, and OMI initiatives that support culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) young people in Western Australia. They have also developed a publication which outlines the demographics and cultural backgrounds of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) young people in Western Australia (WA), their settlement patterns, English proficiency and languages spoken at home, socioeconomic conditions, religious affiliation, marital status and living arrangements, and civic participation.
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Upcoming Events
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Perth book launch of Yasmin's Story
When: Thursday, 18 February, 5.30pm
Where: Dymocks bookstore, Perth
Book tickets here
See more here
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The City of Stirling has organised a free harmony day event
When: Friday 18 March, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Where: Herb Graham Recreation Centre, Mirrabooka
The event will be followed by Harmony Beatball from 6.00pm - 9.00pm
See more here
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