Welcome to MYAN
Championing the voices of young people from refugee and migrant backgroundsOur Vision & Mission
Our vision is that young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are supported, valued and thriving 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
Welcome to MYAN’s August newsletter! We’re excited to introduce you our brand new Health Youth Advisory Group (YAG) members for 2024, and for updates on our policy and advocacy work and current opportunities for young people across Australia.
The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) welcomes the Federal Government’s recently released Multicultural Framework Review. We commend the comprehensive and inclusive approach of the review, particularly the dedicated focus on young people from multicultural backgrounds. This focus is a significant step towards creating a society that values and uplifts the voices of our diverse youth.
Children are dramatically over-represented among the world’s refugees. They make up less than one third of the global population, but more than 41 per cent among the world’s refugees.
Welcome to the May edition of the MYAN e-news! This month, we’re sharing our thoughts on the recent 2024 Federal Budget announcements, releasing our FUSE & National Conference 2023 Report and calling for expressions of interests for our brand new opinion piece section. We’re also sharing key health updates and opportunities, including self-advocacy workshops and the chance to join our team as our new Project Manager!
Continued investment in youth settlement support welcome news…but where is the relief for multicultural young people who already call Australia home? Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) Australia Responds to the 2024 Australian Federal Budget.
It’s been a busy start to 2024 for the MYAN team! And we are looking forward to sharing all the exciting things that have kept us busy these past months.
Read on to find out more about our work at The Consultations on Refugee Resettlement (CRCP), access our latest national data snapshot, find out about upcoming events and to find out how you can join our Youth Advisory Group and much more!
Our Partners
