Reports
This Report provides an overview of basic demographic data and settlement trends for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds arriving in Australia between July 2017 and June 2018 with a permanent (or provisional) visa. It is based on data from the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 provided by the Department of Social Services, as at 5th November 2018.2 MYAN has also drawn on the data of Department of Home Affairs in relation to asylum seekers living in the community with bridging visas. The Report should be read in conjunction with the stated caveats found under ‘Important Notes’ at the end of this document.
While this Report has a focus on young people arriving through Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program (i.e. the ‘Humanitarian Program’), some of the data presents youth settlement trends across the whole Migration Program (i.e. Family and Skill streams). It also includes a brief overview of some of the issues facing young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds during the settlement process. These issues have been identified by MYAN through its national policy and advocacy work. MYAN has been preparing youth-focused settlement\ trends reports annually as young people make up an important portion of permanent arrivals to Australia and contribute significantly to an increasingly multicultural Australian society. This data report aims to demonstrate the diversity of young people arriving to Australia, not just in terms of demographic factors but also in terms of their arrival pathways and their settlement across Australia.
For an historic perspective, this Report may be read in conjunction with MYAN’s previous Data Report on Youth Settlement Trends in Australia and Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Australia Information Sheets. These and other MYAN resources are available at www.myan.org.au
- Published in 2018
- Migration and Resettlement
This report to the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (the CERD Committee) examines Australia’s compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The report is intended to inform the Committee’s review of Australia during its 94th session in November 2017.
It has been prepared with substantial input by 26 individuals and non-government organisations (NGOs) from across Australia and endorsed by and 53 NGOs, as listed below. This report seeks to address some of the key concerns and Concluding Observations made by the CERD Committee in its 2010 review of Australia and important issues that have arisen since 2010.
- Published in 2017
- Social Cohesion
The report was developed by VicHealth in collaboration with MYAN Australia and CSIRO, explores the mental health and wellbeing challenges and opportunities for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia. The report builds on the 2015 Bright Futures framework, which identified five megatrends impacting young Victorians. This version focuses on how these trends affect young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, particularly in areas such as education, employment, digital participation, and social inclusion. The report highlights the additional barriers these youth face, including racial discrimination, digital exclusion, and challenges in the job market, while also emphasising their resilience and the potential for policy and service improvements to better support their integration and wellbeing in Australian society.
- Published in 2017
- Education, Health and Wellbeing, Social Cohesion
The Desk Review of Programming Guidelines for Adolescents and Youth in Emergencies focuses on the unique needs of adolescents and youth during humanitarian crises. Conducted by INEE, MYAN, NRC, and RET International, this review maps existing guidelines related to education, health, livelihoods, and durable solutions in emergency contexts. The report identifies significant gaps in the availability of youth-specific programming guidelines, particularly in areas like post-secondary education, mental and physical health, and public health interventions. The findings highlight the need for more targeted and age-appropriate interventions to support young people in emergency settings, ensuring their resilience and long-term wellbeing.
- Published in 2017
- Education, Health and Wellbeing, Social Cohesion
The Speaking Up: The Global Refugee Youth Consultations in Australia Report captures the voices and experiences of young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds who participated in consultations across Australia from February to May 2016. Coordinated by MYAN Australia and the Refugee Council of Australia, the consultations aimed to identify the key challenges these young people face, such as access to education, mental health services, and employment, while also exploring the solutions they proposed. The report emphasises the importance of involving young refugees in decision-making processes and highlights the role they can play in advocating for their rights and improving services that affect their lives.
- Published in 2016
- Migration and Resettlement, Social Cohesion
The Young People Creating Change Toolkit is a resource developed by the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) and revised in partnership with the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN). It is designed to help youth workers and facilitators conduct a two-day training course on advocacy and campaigning for young people, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It provides sessions on key topics such as advocacy basics, planning campaigns, stakeholder consultation, and using storytelling in advocacy. The toolkit focuses on experiential learning, enabling participants to develop practical advocacy skills while exploring their own experiences and beliefs, with an emphasis on inclusivity and empowering youth to create meaningful change in their communities.
- Published in 2014
- Advocacy
This report is the first Australian census data analysis of young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. It analyses the data through several factors such as education, employment and living arrangements. The report also dives into the diversity of nationalities of young people that have seek refuge in Australia.
- Published in 2014
- Education, Employment, Housing