MYAN WA's newest staff member

We are incredibly excited to introduce you to Tamkin, MYAN WA's newest staff member who has joined the team as a Project Support Officer. 

Tamkin has a passion for human rights and helping others. She has been involved with MYAN WA for nearly two years and was one of the main youth organisers of the highly successful Catalyst Youth Summit. Tamkin is also one of MYAN WA's Shout Out speakers and is also currently studying Journalism and International Relations. 

Tamkin works Mondays and Tuesdays and can be contacted on tamkin@yacwa.org.au or 9227 5440.

Home Is Where My Heart Is

Home Is Where My Heart Is, is a peer mentorship project that supports homeless young people share their stories through photography.

We invite you to attend the exhibitions opening night to view these inspiring, honest stories and beautiful photographs.

Opening event: Thursday 4th August, 6pm

State Libary of Western Australia

The exhibition runs from 1st to 14th August, open during standard library opening hours.

RSVP to attend the opening event here.

OMI Community Grants program still open

The August 2016 Community Grants Program (CGP) round is still open and accepting submissions.

Categories have specific focus areas described in the grant guidelines. Applications for the following grants are now available:

• events and activities up to $5000

• small projects $5000–$20,000.

The guidelines and application forms can be accessed on the OMI website.

Applications close at 4pm Friday 12 August 2016.

For assistance in accessing and using the guidelines and application forms, please contact the Grants Officer at OMI on 6552 1619 or email to grants@omi.wa.gov.au.

Funding Forum

The Office of Multicultural Interests, in partnership with the City of Wanneroo, are holding a funding forum that brings together key funding providers to talk about opportunities available for community projects.

Date:    Tuesday 9 August 2016
Time:    6-8pm
Venue:  Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocco Way, Wanneroo

The forum will cover:

- Finding the right funding source for your idea
- How to write a better grant application
- What are your responsiblities once you get a grant

All presenters will be available for one-on-one discussions following the presentations. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by Tuesday 2 August 2016 to harmony@omi.wa.gov.au

Accommodation for CALD youth at risk of homelessness

Foyer Oxford is looking to accommodate more young people from CaLD background who are at risk of homelessness. Based at the North Metro TAFE campus on Oxford Street in Leederville, apartments are available for students and young workers who have no stable place to stay, but are motivated to continue their study and work journey. The accommodations combine wrap around 24/7 support, with subsidised high quality housing to enable residents to achieve their goals and transition to an independent life.

If you or any young person you know of is:

• Between the age of 16-23
• Have no stable, long-term place to stay
• Be motivated to get into education, training or employment (or are already there)
• Are happy to be supported by a case manager
• Have Australian Citizenship or permanent residency
• Are eligible for independent rate of Youth Allowance or New Start
• Earn under $47,000 per year

Feel free to contact the Foyer team on 1800 185 685 if you would like to learn more or want a team member to come speak to your organisations.

For more info contact Jethro Sercombe, Foyer Oxford Manager on (08) 6240 7200

Shine a Light - Walk Cape to Cape

Shine a Light aims to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and asylum seekers while helping them to overcome adversity. Join the amazing team as they walk from cape Naturaliste to cape Leeuwin. Proceeds will go towards supporting Shine a Light for Kakuma & the Fair Go For Asylum Seekers campaign.

For more info and registration click here

To support the cause click here

Adult Health Survey: people from CALD backgrounds

This survey of people who have arrived in Australia in the last ten years from sub-Saharan Africa or South East Asia aims to explore health knowledge, as well as barriers to accessing health services. To participate, please click here 

f you know anyone who is eligible to complete the survey, please kindly forward the link to them. For more information about the project, please email Corie Gray atcorie.gray@curtin.edu.au

"Stop the Violence" Campaign

The Organisation of African Communities Western Australia cordially invites you to participate in their upcoming "Stop the Violence" campaign. 

The Campaign is aimed at rasing awareness about the need to stop violence, of which is perpetrated outside of and witihin the African communities living in Western Australia.

The campaign will be focusing on the following objectives: 
1. To identify what violence is and create awareness of how to stop it both within and outside of African communities. especially amongst the youth . 

2. Engage btoh Africans and non-Africans to work in partnership with the youth department of OACWA in establishing communitbase solutions to stopping violence in Western Australia.

Date: 5th of August 2016

Time: 4:30- 7:30pm

Venue: Osborne Park Community Centre
           11 Royal St, Osborne Park, Perth WA 6017

For more information please contact Josephine on 0424030168 or Ebro on 0401273082.

Nominate for the Human Rights Award 2016 

This year is the 30th anniversary since the establishment of the Australian Human Rights Commission. These awards provide an excellent opportunity to celebrate the significant milestones in human rights advancements made over the past 30 years.

The Awards ceremony will be held in Sydney on Friday 9 December.

Nominations are invited for the following categories:

• Human Rights Medal

• Young People’s Human Rights Medal

• Business Award

• Racism. It Stops With Me Award

• Media Award

• Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Individual Award

• Community Organisation Award

• Law Award.

Nominations close on Sunday 11 September 2016. Details and nomination forms are available here