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September MYAN WA Network Forum
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MYAN WA's September Forum is not one to miss. Places are filling fast, so don't miss out!
This forum will focus on sharing information and building sector knowledge. During the first half of the meeting we will host a service/project speed share session and networking morning tea.
You will also hear from one Shout Out speaker, talking on a topic passionate to them.
Finally we will host a policy session focused on getting your input into YACWA's pre-budget submission on refugee and migrant young people. This document will provide details to the government about your opinions as to what the priority areas for funding are in next years budget.
When: Friday 30 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Foyer Oxford, 196 Oxford Street, Leederville
To book a place, visit this link
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Shout Out speakers talk to students
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Fourteen of our inspiring group of Shout Out and Catalyst young people went to Methodist Ladies College last week to present to and talk with a group of 70 year six students.
The students also interviewed the young people to learn more about the personal experiences of people with refugee and migrant backgrounds.
The school said it was invaluable for the girls to listen and learn first hand rather than from a book and what they hear in the media.
To book a Shout Out speaker for your next event click here.
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NYSF Training in WA a great success!
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Great feedback has been received from the 26 participants who attended WA's first National Youth Settlement Framework training. The one and a half day training was extremely infomative. Attendees networked and discussed how they would implement the framework in their workplace.
If you missed out on this training, we will be running one again early next year. Also, we can customise training for your workplace. For more information about this, email myanwa@yacwa.org.au.
You can view this short clip on WTV's Undercurrent to see their coverage of the training!
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Nominations open for 2016 WA Youth Awards
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The WA Youth Awards recognise Western Australians aged 12 to 25 years for their achievements and contributions to the community, and outstanding youth groups and organisations that serve and support the State’s young people.
To submit a nomination or for more information including the awards categories and key dates please access this link.
Nominations close at 1pm on Friday 7 October 2016.
For enquiries regarding sponsorship or nominations, please contact the event coordinator on 0413 685 387 or email youthawards@loadedcommunications.com.au.
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FECCA 2016–17 access and equity survey
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The Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) is consulting to find out if feedback and complaints mechanisms for government services are well know to migrants, refugees, and culturally and linguistically diverse Australians.
The survey will also address how these mechanisms can be improved to be more accessible and better suited to these communities.
The survey will be available until the last week of September 2016.
You can complete the survey here.
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Cultural conversations with Headspace
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Armadale's Headspace's Cultural Conversations will bring together parents, carers, young people, and advocates in the culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community to have conversations around mental health, wellbeing, and the needs and challenges of our CaLD community. These conversations will help us improve our mental health services and cater to our growing culturally diverse community.
Join the night of entertainment by an internationally acclaimed spoken word artist, thought-provoking discussion and Q + A featuring panellists from a range of backgrounds including; education, medicine and religion, all the while enjoying a home-cooked authentic Sri Lankan dinner.
Please RSVP via email by Friday 7th of October to pavitra.aran@headspacearmadale.com.au.
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Swim for Refugees Program
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Are you a member of the refugee and asylum seeker community in Perth?
Would you like to join Students for Refugees FREE SWIM PROGRAM and learn how to swim?
Classes start Saturday 17th September from 11am to 2.30pm at UniSwim pool at UWA in Crawley. Women only classes from 2pm to 2.30pm for women who do not wish to use the pool at the same time as men/others.
To sign up click here
For any further information contact Students for Refugees UWA President Sophie Stewart: 21140342@student.uwa.edu.au
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Youth Week Grants
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Nearly $80,000 in State Government grants is now available to local governments and community sector organisations for 2017 National Youth Week celebrations in Western Australia.
The National Youth Week grants program closes on Thursday 20 October 2016.
For more information please click here
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Perth Basant Festival
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So Change Inc is holding the Perth Basant Festival 2016 which aims to showcase the diversity of Multicultural West Australian music, food, arts and culture bringing people together in celebration of life itself.
When: 5 November 2016, 3pm to 10pm
Where: Belmont Racecourse Park, Goodwood Parade, Burswood
There will be over 100 stalls, live music, family friendly activities, mechanical rides and bouncy castles.
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Mary meets Mohammad
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SCALES Connect invite you to the screening of Mary meets Mohammad, followed by a Q & A session with Mohammad.
Mary meets Mohammad is an award winning documentary feature film which follows the arrival of Tasmania's first detention centre through the eyes of a local Christian woman and knitting club member Mary and Muslim Afghan Hazara asylum seeker Mohammad, who is detained inside the centre - as they connect through the gift of a knitted beanie.
When: Sunday 16th of October, 6.30pm
Where: Cinema Paradiso, 164 james Street, Perth WA 6003
All proceeds will go directly towards the SCALES Migration Aid Fund.
To find out more or book your place click here
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Shine a Light for Kakuma fundraiser
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At this great evening you will eat a delicious Ethiopian meal prepared by Injera House while being entertained by cultural performances, refugee stories and the screening of Away from War and Camp. Away from War and Camp is a documentary by Kizito Gamba about people who have left refugee camps to live in Nairobi. It captures refugee stories and gives a glimpse into what their life is like in the busy streets of Nairobi.
When: Monday 3 October, 6pm to 9pm
Where: Herb Graham Recreation Centre, 38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka
Although tickets for this event are free, we kindly ask for a donation toward the Shine a Light for Kakuma program on the night. Click here to reserve your ticket.
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Illumenate: You and me for humanity
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Join Illumenate WA for a beautiful evening at City Farm to celebrate the lives of Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King and Abdul Sattar Edhi, and their commitment to a lifetime in service of humanity.
The event will feature a Keynote Address (TBA), Spoken Word poetry performances, an Interactive Installation, Mural Painting and a Concert by Talbees to raise more awareness about the work these great humanitarians have done, and use their legacies as inspiration for YOU and ME to become the torchbearers for change.
When: Sunday 16th October 4:30PM - 9:30PM
Where: City Farm Place, East Perth 6004
For any further information call 0404 520 851 or email Illumenate WA illumenatewa@gmail.com.
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Nominations for the Human Rights Awards have been extended until 25th September. It's an excellent opportunity to nominate someone or an organisation for their outstanding contribution to promoting and protecting human rights and freedoms.
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Check out this great blog started by one of MYAN WA's Catalyst delegates - Yunita Dewiyana. She interviews many of WAs leading professionals and young people from multicultural backgrounds. Her aim is to encourage people from all walks of life to dig deeper into their potential.
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