Event Name | Engaging CALD Youth in Sports - Training |
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Start Date | Sep 24, 2018 1:00 pm |
End Date | Sep 24, 2018 5:00 pm |
Duration | 4 hours |
Description | One in four Australian young people are from a refugee or migrant background. Their engagement as active citizens in Australian society has significant and long-term benefits for each young person, their families, communities, and a diverse and socially cohesive Australia. However, young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds often face particular challenges in accessing the support and opportunities they need. Their settlement needs are distinct from adults and they commonly face additional and more complex transitions than their Australian-born counterparts. The workshop is hosted by Multicultural Youth Tasmania. This workshop is guided by the National Youth Settlement Framework (the first of its kind in Australia), and will enable participants to respond more effectively to specific needs of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Presenters: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC) Youth Program Team Leader, the MRC Training Coordinator and young people with a lived experience of migrating to Australia, from the MYAN Tasmania Youth Advisory Group. The workshop will:
Participants can expect an interactive workshop, with exploration and discussion of case studies, and application of practical guides and resources. Participants will receive a copy of the National Youth Settlement Framework (NYSF) and an attendance certificate. VenueMigrant Resource Centre Tasmania CostFree for participating organisations and clubs ContactSally Thompson at youth@mrctas.org.au or phone 6221 0999 |