Congratulations MYAN WA!

MYAN WA has been selected as one of the finalists for the Outstanding Commitment to Citizen Empowerment Award in this year’s Community Services Excellence Awards.

Winners will be announced at the Gala Ceremony and Dinner on Wednesday 4 May 2016, 7.00pm to 11.00pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Tickets to the event can be found here.

Goodluck to all nominees! 

Applications Now Open!

Shout Out is a leadership program for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds designed to enable young people to speak up for themselves and share their experiences and views on a range of topics with a variety of audiences.

It provides an opportunity for inspiring young people to develop skills in public speaking and media relations on topics they feel passionate about.

Open to young people aged 18-25 from migrant or refugee backgrounds, who:

• Want to share their experiences and opinions
• Are passionate about migrant and refugee youth issues
• Want training in public speaking and media relations
• Are available for speaking opportunities during business hours
• Want to build their public and professional profile
• Applications close Friday 29th April 2016   

Click  here to put in your online application. 

Multiculturalism on the Footy Field!

Children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds are developing a passion for Australia's national sport thanks to the West Australian Football Commission's Welcome to AFL program.

The program, supported by the State Government, aims to promote engagement between CaLD youth, football clubs and schools.

The Welcome to AFL program has received funding from the Office of Multicultural Interests' Community Grants Program During 2016, the program will deliver more than 20 activities and events across WA

For more information contact:

Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister's office - 6552 5700 Sport and Recreation Minister's office - 6552 5500

Financial Training for CaLD Women!

The Asian Australian Association is holding a workshop for CALD women to increase knowledge skills and manage financial resources effectively.

Where: Australia Asia House, 272 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000 When: 9:00am – 5pm on the 12th, 13th and 14th April

For further information contact the youth coordinator on (08) 9328 1160/ 6202 or email youthcoordinator@aawa.org.au

Refugee Welcome Day!

City of Stirling is celebrating contributions of people from refugee backgrounds. This event will also promote cultural diversity and will be celebrated through exciting cultural activities and performances.

When: 2:00pm-5:00pm saturday, 30 April 2016

Where: Carine Regional Open Space, Cnr Beach Rd & Davillia Rd, Carine WA

Free transport service will be available from Mirrabooka, Girrawheen and Joondalup,

please call (08) 9205 8555 to book a place.

MISS AFRICA PERTH 2016

“The most prestigious event on the Beauty of Africa’s event calendar”

A night of glamour, excitement, fashion, talent show, music, entertainment acts from local artists and international traditional African dancers!

Miss Africa Beauty Pageant Grand Finals are the main feature of the evening. Seventeen young ladies from diverse African countries contest for the ultimate title of Miss Africa Perth….

Limited number of VIP tickets providing premium seating with an opportunity for guests to mingle enjoying fabulous pre-show drinks and canapés.

When: 6 pm Saturday May 28, 2016

Where: Astor Theatre Perth Get tickets here

For more information head here

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