Media Release
A new approach to helping young refugees settle in Australia
Attention: news editors, ethnic media, social affairs, community
writers
February 23, 2012
A new approach to helping young refugees settle in Australia
The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) welcomes the announcement by the Hon. Chris Bowen MP –
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Senator Kate Lundy – Parliamentary Secretary for
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs regarding the piloting of a new approach to the settlement of
unaccompanied humanitarian minors (UHMs) in the community.
The new Refugee Youth Support Pilot recognises the ability of some older UHMs to live more independently
in the community. The 12 month pilot will focus on assisting these older refugee youths to successfully
transition to adulthood and contributing to their communities through tailored, youth specific settlement
services, without round-the-clock care.
“These young people will receive youth-specific programs with a strong focus on accommodation, the
development of life skills, education and employment support, while helping to create a sense of belonging
within the Australian community.” Ms Lundy said.
CMY is one of three agencies that will conduct the pilot across three states: CMY in Victoria, Multicultural
Development Association in Queensland and Multicultural Youth South Australia, with up to 120 young
people to be settled through the pilot. These three agencies are all members of the MYAN, a national body
representing the rights and interests of migrant and newly-arrived young people.
“CMY has a long history of providing support for newly-arrived refugee and migrant young people. This pilot
is an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative approach to helping them settle in Australia. They have a
lot to offer and it is a privilege to support their journey towards contributing and belonging to the broader
Australia community.” said Carmel Guerra, CEO.
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Media Enquiries: Carmel Guerra, CEO of Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), Convenor of MYAN T| (03) 9340 3700 E|
[email protected]
The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a state-wide community based organisation that provides services to and
advocates for the needs of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds Visit: www.cmy.net.au
writers
February 23, 2012
A new approach to helping young refugees settle in Australia
The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) welcomes the announcement by the Hon. Chris Bowen MP –
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Senator Kate Lundy – Parliamentary Secretary for
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs regarding the piloting of a new approach to the settlement of
unaccompanied humanitarian minors (UHMs) in the community.
The new Refugee Youth Support Pilot recognises the ability of some older UHMs to live more independently
in the community. The 12 month pilot will focus on assisting these older refugee youths to successfully
transition to adulthood and contributing to their communities through tailored, youth specific settlement
services, without round-the-clock care.
“These young people will receive youth-specific programs with a strong focus on accommodation, the
development of life skills, education and employment support, while helping to create a sense of belonging
within the Australian community.” Ms Lundy said.
CMY is one of three agencies that will conduct the pilot across three states: CMY in Victoria, Multicultural
Development Association in Queensland and Multicultural Youth South Australia, with up to 120 young
people to be settled through the pilot. These three agencies are all members of the MYAN, a national body
representing the rights and interests of migrant and newly-arrived young people.
“CMY has a long history of providing support for newly-arrived refugee and migrant young people. This pilot
is an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative approach to helping them settle in Australia. They have a
lot to offer and it is a privilege to support their journey towards contributing and belonging to the broader
Australia community.” said Carmel Guerra, CEO.
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Media Enquiries: Carmel Guerra, CEO of Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), Convenor of MYAN T| (03) 9340 3700 E|
[email protected]
The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a state-wide community based organisation that provides services to and
advocates for the needs of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds Visit: www.cmy.net.au
Sports Without Borders Run, Kick, Play Active Carlton projec:
From City of Melbourne.
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Youth:
Young people are the backbone of our society and how healthy a society is can be seen from the wellbeing of its youth, how it treats them, and how they see themselves.
It is important though youth don't focus how much they are cared about but how much they care about each other and others. Do what you like for yourself to others, respect forgiveness and understanding as much as you can to make the world a better place for all.
How much one is worth should not relate to how much one have, but how much one can offer and contribute, we can all contribute one way or another.
It is important though youth don't focus how much they are cared about but how much they care about each other and others. Do what you like for yourself to others, respect forgiveness and understanding as much as you can to make the world a better place for all.
How much one is worth should not relate to how much one have, but how much one can offer and contribute, we can all contribute one way or another.
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Police canvass donors to save camp:
Carlton kids with Nick Parissis
(front), Mick Wilmott (right) and Max Jackson.
After many successful years, the Carlton youth camp may no longer run for lack of funding. $3000 is all that is needed per year for this camp to continue
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