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A regularly-updated list of new resources and upcoming events in the multicultural youth sector
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The Line - promoting respectful relationships
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Sometimes there's no argument about where to draw the line. There are some things you should just never do. In Australia, we're united as a community about things that are unacceptable. Like violence, rape and abuse. These are things that should never happen, which is why we have laws against them. On the up side, we're also pretty united about what it takes to create happy and healthy relationships. There are some things that always work, like loving and respecting each other, being considerate, listening, and trying to understand the other person's point of view.
So while everyone agrees that violence is crossing the line, sometimes the line can be blurry. Things like bagging someone out to your mates, or texting someone 300 times a day. At the end of the day, where you draw the line is up to you. Explore the Australian Government's 'The Line' website and find a whole heap of stuff that will help you decide.
The Line campaign is managed by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). It's aimed at helping teenagers and young adults through a difficult time in their lives. The things they experience in relationships now can affect them long into adulthood, so it's very important to help in every way we can and ensure they understand the importance of respectful relationships.
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE SECTOR
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Details of upcoming events, conferences, new resources and programs in the multicultural youth sector. If you have an event or resource you want promoted through this newsletter, please send details to info@cmyi.net.au
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Resources
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- 'Africa to Australia' interactive documentaries
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SBS has produced this award-winning interactive documentary, which shares the stories of Africans who have migrated to Australia. Some have come by choice, others were driven from their homes and family for many reasons. The stoies they tell and the roles they now play in Australian society are amazingly diverse. Visit the SBS website to take a look. Visit the SBS website to take a look.
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- Asylum seekers and refugees: what are the facts?
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This new document aims to present information (in a simplified format) that may help address some of the popular misconceptions that surround asylum issues. It includes information on asylum claims, unauthorised arrivals and irregular migration in Australia and Europe. Download a copy (PDF, 302kb) from the Australian parliamentary Library website.
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- 'Refugees and communication technology' report
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The report of the Refugees and Communication Technology Workshop, held in 2009 is now available. The workshop looked at issues in refugees' use of communication technology in the contexts of displacement and settlement. Download the report (PDF, 7.1MB) from Australian Policy Online.
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- Free information booklet for newly arrived young people
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A free information booklet for newly arrived young people is now available from the Western Young People's Independent Network. It is also available in Karen Language. To order free copies, contact Anna Hutchens on (03) 9680 8265 or visit the WYPIN website and follow the link. You can also pick up the booklet from the Melbourne Citymission office at 214 Nicholson Street, Footscray.
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- Office for Youth KnowledgeBase
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The Office for Youth (OFY) is proud to release the OFY KnowledgeBase; a gateway to contemporary publications and information for and about young people and the environment they live in. For more information including how to be added to the OFY KnowledgeBase updates mail list or to submit a publication for inclusion in the OFY KnowledgeBase, please visit the KnowledgeBase section at the OFY website.
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- Sexual and Reproductive Health for Refugees resource now online
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The Victorian Refugee Health Network presents a new web resource dealing with Sexual and Reproductive Health. This has been developed as a means of facilitating information sharing amongst people working in the area of sexual and reproductive health for young refugees. It endeavours to increase awareness of the multitude of programs that are active in this area across Victoria, enabling the growth of support and communication channels to enhance service delivery. Take a look at the network's website for more information.
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Training, Conferences and Forums
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- CEH workshops - various dates; 81--85 Barry Street, Carlton
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The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH) presents monthly professional development workshops for health, government and community sector employees. Go to the CEH website for workshop idetails and to register.
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- Foundation House Professional Development series - various sessions and locations
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Foundation House, the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (VFST) is a counseling and support agency for people from refugee backgrounds. Foundation House has a long history of working in schools. The work includes individual counseling, group work with students and parents/carers and professional development for school administrators, teachers and school support staff. Visit the Foundation House website for more details on training courses being offered during the first half of 2011.
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- Human rights and equal opportunity workshops 2010 - various sessions and locations
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Creating an effective human rights and equal opportunity culture has many benefits for organisations and communities. It’s also an important part of the law in Victoria. The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission's workshops inform Victorian businesses and organisations about their rights and responsibilities under equal opportunity laws and Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. Visit the VEOHRC's website for dates and locations.
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Projects, Programs and Services
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- Victorian Electoral Commission CALD Outreach Services
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The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is working with the multicultural sector to ensure that all eligible Victorians have the opportunity to enrol and exercise their democratic right to vote - regardless of their background, age or ability. As the independent body responsible for running the State election we have a range of engaging programs to inform the community about how democracy works. We provide a range of in-language and Easy English materials and offer worker information sessions, community information sessions and enrolment outreach. For more information or to book a session, contact Kate Higgins on (03) 9299 0553 or kate.higgins@vec.vic.gov.au.
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- New Interpreters Projectr for Melbourne
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The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) is administering a new national project, the New Interpreters Project, funded by the Australian Government. The Project aims to increase the number of NAATI interpreters in both metropolitan and selected regional areas around Australia. The Project will target these areas to increase the number of interpreters in new/emerging languages, rarer languages and languages for which there are shortages in rural and regional areas. Visit the NAATI website for more information.
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