About Us

Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) is Australia’s leading voice for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. For over 15 years, we’ve been championing your rights, interests, and making sure your voice is heard.

Our Purpose

To champion the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, through our commitment to advocacy, capacity building, and community engagement. In doing so, ensuring their voices resonate nationally and internationally, and young people are able to thrive and meaningfully engage in the socio-economic and cultural fabric of Australia.
MYAN purposes

Our Values

  • Ensure young people’s voices are heard in key discussions on social cohesion, multiculturalism, and citizenship in Australia and globally.
  • Empower young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to drive positive social change.
  • Collaborate to influence national policy and address barriers impacting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
  • Learn from and value the unique perspectives and experiences of young people through direct engagement.
  • Build trust by showing respect in words and actions, and speaking with one voice.
  • Uphold the Principles of the Australian Charter of Human Rights in all our work and practices.