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Media Contact

Welcome to our media section. Here you will find media releases and examples of our media activity. If you have a media enquiry about CMY please contact:

Nikita Vaz
Media and Communications Officer

(03) 9340 3746
nvaz@cmy.net.au



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Media Releases

Download PDF (144kb)A chance to participate for young multicultural Victorias - 7 May 2013 (144kb)
CMY welcomes the Victorian Government’s budget announcement that sees new investments in the youth and multicultural portfolios.

Download PDF (93kb)Welcome inquiry into racial discrimination of migrant and refugee young people - 20 February 2013 (94kb)
CMY welcomes news of a Victoria Police inquiry into how it works with ethnic groups after the settlement of a civil case over racial profiling of African-Australian men.

Download PDF (93kb)Improving diversion options for young people - 10 January 2013 (56kb)
A joint media release by Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) and CMY following the release of the 'Practical lessons, fair consequences: Improving diversion for young people in Victoria' report.

Download PDF (93kb)New funding for national leadership role takes CMY to New South Wales - 13 November 2012 (93kb)
CMY has welcomed an announcement by the Federal Government of a partnership to support young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Greater Western Sydney.

Download PDF (95kb)CMY launches vision for migrant and refugee young people - 2 November 2012 (95kb)
CMY aims to help young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds overcome the barriers they face to settle and thrive in Australia as part of our five year vision.

Download PDF (91kb)State Government release a vision for Citizenship in a Multicultural Victoria - 12 September 2012 (91kb)
CMY congratulates the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship on the discussion paper, Government’s Vision for Citizenship in a Multicultural Victoria. It outlines a version of citizenship which embraces the full participation of those who have made Australia their home.

Download PDF (136kb)There are solutions to assist African young people - 1 May 2012 (136kb)
CMY responds to an article in the Age (Monday 20 August 2012) highlighting African youth crime statistics.

Download PDF (136kb)A sustained commitment to multiculturalism in tight budget - 1 May 2012 (136kb)
CMY welcomes the Victorian Government’s continued investment in multicultural affairs in tough budget conditions, and its commitment to initiatives for culturally and linguistically diverse communities which demonstrates a thriving commitment to multiculturalism.

Download PDF (135kb)Welcome boost for multicultural affairs in cabinet reshuffle - 2 March 2012 (135kb)
CMY welcomes Prime Minister Gillard’s announcement today that Senator Kate Lundy will be promoted to the outer ministry as Minister for Sport and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, as well as Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation.

Download PDF (135kb)A new approach to helping young refugees settle in Australia - 23 February 2012 (135kb)
CMY welcomes the announcement of the piloting of a new approach to the settlement of unaccompanied humanitarian minors in the community.

Download PDF (137kb)Report on culturally and linguistically diverse young people’s experiences of sexual diversity and homophobia released - 15 September 2011 (137kb)
Media alert on the launch of the 'Teaching Diversities' report.

CMY Regional and rural MR 4.05.2011.pdfA welcome investment for regional and rural multicultural youth in Victoria - 4 May 2011 (134kb)
CMY welcomes the Victorian government’s budget announcement to provide funding to enhance work with multicultural young people in regional and rural Victoria.



Media Activity

Africa Media Australia - 25 April 2013
Girma Seid speaks to AMA about his work with young African men in difficulty
In this video CMY's 'Young African Men's Project' project officer Girma Seid talks about his settlement journey in Australia and his work with young people.


SBS World News Australia - 11 April 2013
Many young migrants 'homeless'
Nadine Liddy from the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network calls for more investment in the cultural training of staff, after it was revealed many migrant and refugee young people are unaware of mainstream housing and homelessness organisations.


Weekend Sunrise, Channel Seven - 24 March 2013
Unity Cup brings Aussies together
Featuring some of the young men CMY works with, who participated in this year Unity Cup - an initiative of Victoria Police aimed at strengthening relationships with the wider community.

The Age - 28 February 2013
In this letter to the editor, CEO Carmel Guerra responds to Victoria Police's Chief Commissioner Ken Lay's commitment to changing perceptions of racial profiling in Victoria Police.

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Download PDF (113kb)read full version of Carmel Guerra's letter

SBS World News Australia - 22 February 2013
The domino effect - racism and young people
This radio podcast features CMY Policy Officer Youth Participation Munira Yusuf, who talks about the effects of racism, in light of a youth racism forum organised by CMY.

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The Telegraph - 6 February 2013
Youth get a kick in the right direction
CMY's partnership with the GWS Giants in Sydney to help migrant young people through sport, has scored a nomination in Migration Council Australia's inaugural National Migration and Settlement Awards.

The Sydney Morning Herald - 23 December 2012
Unaccompanied teenage refugees could be at risk during holidays
CMY CEO Carmel Guerra and MYAN National Coordinator Nadine Liddy are featured in this article as they call for a national framework to look after unaccompanied humanitarian minors.

World Footy News - 14 November 2012
GWS to support local migrant and refugee youth
This article features the partnership CMY has entered into with AFL Club The Greater Western Sydney Giants, to assist migrant and refugee young people in Sydney.

SBS World News Australia - 10 October 2012
New land, new technology, new threats?
CMY's Webwise program is featured in this piece on cyber bullying and cyber safety.

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SYN Radio - 10 October 2012
Organisation Focus: Centre for Multicultural Youth
This radio piece looks at how CMY assists migrants and refugee young people settle and thrive in Australia, while focusing on our web safety project 'Webwise'.

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SBS World News Australia - 18 September 2012
Cops under fire over African youth crime claims
CMY Young African Men's Project (YAMP) project officer Girma Seid is featured in this podcast, along with some young African Australians, who discuss police racial profiling in light of recent media reports that African young people of Sudanese and Somali decent were more likely to commit a crime than the rest of the community.

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Inside Story - 12 September 2012
Across the African divide
An in-depth story on the complex challenges facing young refugees from Africa, featuring CMY's Brimbank Young Men's Project.

The Brimbank Leader - 11 September 2012
Call for acceptance
Features CMY's Young African Men's Project and its aim to break down barriers for African young people in Australia.

Download PDF (285kb)view PDF version of article

Brimbank Weekly - 11 September 2012
Connection builds trust
A follow-up on our Young African Men's Project (YAMP) camp.

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The Age - 9 September 2012
Plan to make migrants feel more at home
CMY CEO Carmel Guerra comments on the Victorian Government's move to renew the spotlight on citizenship in Victoria.

The Ballarat Courier - 7 September 2012
Centre for Multicultural Youth opens in Ballarat
An insight into the launch of CMY's Ballarat office and services we will be providing to young people.

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The Age - 16 May 2012
It's up to us to help young Africans fit in
Features CMY's Ucan2 program and other community initiatives to help migrant young people.

The Ballarat Courier - 10 May 2012
New initiative to help growing migrant population
The Victorian Government announces Ballarat as the location for the second CMY regional office.

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ABC Gippsland - 21 March 2012
Morwell multicultural centre opens
Features the launch of CMY's first regional office in Morwell.

Download PDF (427kb)The Australian - 19 February 2011
In this letter to the editor, CEO Carmel Guerra responds to the Federal Government's newly announced multicultural strategy.

Download PDF (113kb)read full version of letter

The Age - 26 July 2010
Skills program helps integrate young refugees
Mustafa Haffanyar, a 19-year-old refugee from Afghanistan, will be one of the first students to be offered part-time work by Australia Post in an expansion of a life and job skills program that helps young refugees integrate into Australian life.

   
     
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