Policy Advocacy & Research

Creating systemic change for young people.
MYAN’s Policy Advocacy & Research drives systemic change for young people by generating evidence, amplifying youth voices, and influencing the policies and structures that shape their lives. Through youth‑informed research, strategic policy submissions, and national advocacy, MYAN identifies emerging issues, challenges inequities, and champions the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. This work ensures that decision‑makers are guided by lived experience, robust data, and a commitment to creating fair, inclusive systems where all young people can thrive.
 

Submissions

MYAN makes regular submissions in response to federal government inquiries and discussion papers that impact multicultural young people.

View MYAN’s latest submissions

Research and Publications

MYAN works with young people, academics and research centres to conduct research on matters relating to multicultural young people in Australia. 

Data Reports

Data snapshots and reports offer policymakers, academics and service providers insights into settlement trends of young people. 

Campaigns

As a youth-powered organisation, MYAN works with young people through Youth Advisory Groups (YAGs) to develop campaigns that respond to public health, election priorities and more.