Policy Documents

Policy Work

MYAN Briefing Paper and Policy Position documents.

MYAN Briefing Paper

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The MYAN Briefing Paper has recently undergone a minor review and was re-released as the MYAN Policy Briefing Paper in early November. This revised paper reflects the MYAN’s current policy priorities, developed in response to the needs and issues faced by multicultural young people across Australia. The paper will undergo a more comprehensive review after the MYAN annual meeting in early 2012.

MYAN Literature Review on Intergenerational Conflict and CaLD Communities

This literature review was initiated by the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN)  in August 2011 to investigate the extent and nature of Australian literature in relation to intergenerational conflict among families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds – in particular those from refugee backgrounds.  Download a copy

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Policy Submission documents

Submission on the National Anti Racism Strategy (May 2012)
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Despite the diversity of the Australian community, racism and discrimination is an ever-present reality for multicultural young people. This is a joint submission from the MYAN and the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC).

Submission on the Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People Bill 2010 (January 2011)
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This submission deals with the Bill for an Act to establish an independent Office of the Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People, and for related matters.

Submission on the Review of Funding for Schooling (March 2011)
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This submission has a focus on the impact of funding for schooling in relation to English as a Second Language (ESL) and supporting the English language needs of young people who are newly arrived in Australia.

Submission on the Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia (April 2011)
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This submission focuses on two areas - the role of multiculturalism in the Federal Government’s social inclusion agenda; and innovative ideas for settlement programs for new migrants, including refugees, that support their full participation and integration into broader Australian society.

Submission on the National Human Rights Action Plan Baseline Study (August 2011)
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This submission provides a national perspective, drawing on the MYAN’s breadth of experience working with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, their communities and the youth and settlement sectors across Australia.