Submission to the Independent Panel for Review into Integration, Employment and Settlement Outcomes for Refugees and Humanitarian Entrants

This submission by the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) is to the Independent Panel for Review into Integration, Employment, and Settlement Outcomes for Refugees and Humanitarian Entrants. The submission underscores the importance of targeted settlement services, improved coordination and referral pathways, and investment in youth-specific health, education, and English language programs. MYAN also addresses the need for anti-racism initiatives to promote social cohesion and the importance of national consistency in data collection and service delivery. Recommendations are provided to enhance the integration and settlement outcomes for young refugees, emphasising the critical role of multicultural youth specialist services across all states and territories.