April eNews – Youth-led initiatives and vaccine rollout
It’s been another busy month for MYAN with a range of exciting initiatives across our youth leadership, policy and advocacy areas.
LATEST NEWS
Media release: MYAN backs the launch of the National Anti-Racism Framework plan
Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) is in full support of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) plan to launch a National Anti-Racism Framework and are pleased that Government is supporting this.
Achievements Report 2019-2020
MYAN is pleased to share with you all our Achievement Reports for 2019-20. This is a snapshot of our work in 2019-2020, including our responses to COVID-19.
National Education Roundtable – Briefing Paper
This Briefing Paper provides an overview of the barriers to equitable access and engagement in primary and secondary education experienced by students from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia. It also highlights how COVID-19 has exacerbated these barriers.
AMEP Discussion Paper
Discussion Paper: How can the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) better support young people? MYAN is pleased to share with you our discussion paper, prepared in consultation with AMEP and settlement service providers. It highlights the importance of a taking a youth focussed approach […]
MYAN Strategic Plan 2020-2024
MYAN Strategic Plan 2020-2024 Our Vision Young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are supported, valued and thriving in Australia Our Purpose Be the leading national voice, with international influence, promoting the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia Read the full MYAN Strategic Plan 2020-2024
Now recruiting: National Manager at MYAN
After 14 years Nadine Liddy will be stepping down from her role as National Manager at MYAN. She will be deeply missed across the country. Nadine won’t be departing until March 2021 but the recruitment process for the National Manager role has begun.
Data Snapshot on Youth Settlement Trends 2019-2020
MYAN has developed a national snapshot on youth arrivals aged 12-24 from family, skilled and humanitarian programme streams, using the latest data from the Department of Home Affairs. The snapshot includes information on a range of demographic data, including age, gender, religion, language and settlement location. Key points from the snapshot include: As a result […]
Launch Event – National Youth Settlement Framework
Launch Event: National Youth Settlement Framework MYAN is excited to be launching the National Youth Settlement Framework (NYSF) 2020 edition. RSVP for the launch Wednesday 1st July 2020 2.00 – 3.30pm AEST Online Alison Larkins, Commonwealth Coordinator-General of Migrant Services, will be officially launching the NYSF, with a panel of speakers, including young people and […]
MYAN COVID-19 Policy Platform May 2020
MYAN has released a COVID-19 Policy Platform identifying seven priority areas for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. We are calling for targeted approaches in policy and service delivery in: Employment, Income Support, Education, Digital Access, Mental Health, Family Violence and Racism, Discrimination and Youth Justice. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of […]
