Submission to the Select Committee on Covid-19 Inquiry into the Government’s response to Covid-19

This submission by the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) and the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) Australia is directed to the Select Committee on COVID-19. It examines the Australian Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on its impact on young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The submission highlights key concerns, including the lack of culturally appropriate public health information, exclusion from income support, employment challenges, digital access issues, racism and discrimination, and mental health impacts. It provides recommendations for a more inclusive and equitable response that addresses the unique needs of these young people during the pandemic.