Welcome to MYAN
Championing the voices of young people from refugee and migrant backgroundsMinus 16 Hub
Visit Minus 16 Hub, a page is designed especially for our under-16 community to find out more about us, stay connected, and staying social off social.Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is that all young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are valued and supported so that they thrive in Australia.
We work in partnership with young people, government and civil society to promote the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds and ensure these are recognised in policy and practice.
We facilitate national connections between young people, academics, policy makers and practitioners, develop expert policy advice, provide youth leadership opportunities, and develop capacity building resources.
Our Focus Areas
Youth Leadership
Empower young people to develop their leadership skills, champion their communities, and engage in local and national advocacy efforts.
Ensure young people have a say in the policies and decision that affect their lives.
Policy and Advocacy
Amplify the voices of multicultural young people and drive systemic change that creates a more inclusive and equitable society through impactful, evidence based research and policy advice.
Capability Building
Build the capacity of organisations and individuals to effectively engage with and support young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds through comprehensive training programs and resource development, including the National Youth Settlement Framework.
Local and Global Partnership
Play a pivotal role in fostering strong local and international relationships and knowledge sharing to support the youth settlement sector.
Navigating Youth Settlement in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities
This report explores the settlement experiences of young refugees and migrants, identifying challenges in education, employment, health, social connection, and navigating Australian services. It addresses issues of racism and discrimination, offering insights and recommendations to improve settlement services and support integration.Latest MYAN Updates
On behalf of the MYAN team, welcome to 2026! Over January, we have been gathering multicultural young people’s experiences in Australia for a national research project, preparing our pre-budget submission…
Our final e-news for the year is packed with updates, including major policy and advocacy reports, resources and insights on the social media ban, the launch of our new Youth…
To our community, As we are nearing the end of the year, we’re excited to share the latest news from MYAN HQ, including our Youth Engagement Strategy, new resources including…
We are feeling tired, inspired and ready for the future! After a huge month of preparation, the MYAN team and 16 FUSE 2025 delegates from all over Australia descended into…
We are officially half way through 2025 and it has been a whirlwind few months. The MYAN team has been busy – we wrapped up an informative campaign about Vaping…
It’s official, multicultural young people are shaping Australia! The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) welcomes the outcome of the 2025 federal election, highlighting the decisive impact of young Australians…
Latest Documents
In 2025, MYAN conducted a national survey asking young people what terms resonated with them. The two most common terms used in public policy and advocacy are Culturally and Linguistically…
The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) provides a national response to the ANAO audit examining the management of funding under the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Services (SETS) program….
The joint letter from the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) and 54 reasons (part of Save the Children Australia) provides a submission to the House Standing Committee on Health,…
The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) has submitted this response to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration’s Inquiry into skilled migration in December 2025. The submission centres on young…
On behalf of the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN), Australia’s national peak body representing young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, we welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Inquiry…
Overview of MYAN’s Humanitarian Programme Response The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) has submitted recommendations for Australia’s 2025-26 Humanitarian Program, focusing specifically on young refugees aged 12-24. Whilst acknowledging…
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