Welcome to MYAN
Championing the voices of young people from refugee and migrant backgroundsOur Vision & Mission
Our vision is that young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are supported, valued and thriving 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
It’s been a busy start to 2024 for the MYAN team! And we are looking forward to sharing all the exciting things that have kept us busy these past months.
Read on to find out more about our work at The Consultations on Refugee Resettlement (CRCP), access our latest national data snapshot, find out about upcoming events and to find out how you can join our Youth Advisory Group and much more!
Another eventful year is coming to a close, and we are excited to share our final 2023 newsletter with you! It has been a privilege for MYAN to spend another memorable year working alongside amazing young people from all over the country. Read on for updates from the team, including our National Multicultural Youth Conference- Navigating Journeys, Empowering Voices, FUSE 2023, and more!
Our team has been growing and keeping busy in the past few months. We’re excited to share some updates and highlights, key developments on our projects and fill you in on all the cool things MYAN youth has been involved in. In this edition, we talk about MYAN National Multicultural Youth Consultation 2023, MYAN’s involvement in the Multicultural Framework Review, the Hands on Heart Uluru Dialogue Conference for the Voice and many more.
Can you believe we are already halfway through this year? Neither can we! Our team has been busy working on a number of exciting projects, and we’ve been out and about meeting young people and sector leaders across the country. We’re excited to update you on our news, so read on!
Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network welcomes a diverse budget but more must be done to address cost of living for young people.
Australia’s Peak Body for refugee and migrant youth, MYAN welcomes a diverse budget that takes some positive steps to respond to the cost of living crisis, including a huge $5.7 billion investment in Medicare, and a much needed increase in rental assistance and income support (the most substantial indexation since the welfare measure was brought in in 1998).
It’s been a busy start to 2023 for the MYAN team! And we are looking forward to sharing all the exciting things that have kept us busy these past months.
Read on to find out more about our new research report, read our latest data snapshot, and to find out how you can join our Youth Alumni Network and much more!
Our Partners
