Welcome to MYAN
Championing the voices of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds
Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is that all young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are valued and supported so that they thrive in Australia.
We work in partnership with young people, government and civil society to promote the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds and ensure these are recognised in policy and practice.
We facilitate national connections between young people, academics, policy makers and practitioners, develop expert policy advice, provide youth leadership opportunities, and develop capacity building resources.
Our Focus Areas
Youth Leadership
Empower young people to develop their leadership skills, champion their communities, and engage in local and national advocacy efforts.
Ensure young people have a say in the policies and decision that affect their lives.
Policy and Advocacy
Amplify the voices of multicultural young people and drive systemic change that creates a more inclusive and equitable society through impactful, evidence based research and policy advice.
Capability Building
Build the capacity of organisations and individuals to effectively engage with and support young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds through comprehensive training programs and resource development, including the National Youth Settlement Framework.
Local and Global Partnership
Play a pivotal role in fostering strong local and international relationships and knowledge sharing to support the youth settlement sector.
Navigating Youth Settlement in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities
This report explores the settlement experiences of young refugees and migrants, identifying challenges in education, employment, health, social connection, and navigating Australian services. It addresses issues of racism and discrimination, offering insights and recommendations to improve settlement services and support integration.Latest MYAN Updates
Welcome to the April 2016 edition of the MYAN Australia e-Newsletter. The MYAN welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection on Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Programme 2016-17.
Welcome to the March 2016 edition of the MYAN Australia e-Newsletter. MYAN Australia is pleased to release the 2014/15 Refugee and Migrant Youth Arrivals Information Sheet. This resource provides a detailed overview of the young people arriving in Australia through the Migration Programme, including where they are settling on arrival and comparisons with groups arriving during the previous five years.
Welcome to the December edition of the MYAN Australia e-Newsletter. As the final edition for 2015, it includes highlights of the MYAN’s work across Australia, as well as current resources and events.
Welcome to the November edition of the MYAN Australia e-news – a quarterly bulletin presenting multicultural youth issues through a national lens. This month the MYAN is holding a national teleconference in partnership with the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) to explore education pathways for young people seeking asylum and young refugees on TPVs and SHEVs.
Welcome to the July edition of the MYAN Australia e-Newsletter – a quarterly bulletin presenting multicultural youth issues through a national lens. This edition includes a report on the 2015 UNHCR NGO Consultations, updates from MYAN networks around the country and congratulations to Yarrie Bangura and Lael Kassem.
Youth-focused work nationally recognised. Congratulations to Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre (MMRC) WA and Mr Ali Faraj, whose contributions were recognised at the 2015 Australian Migration and Settlement Awards.
Our Partners
