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Information Sheets
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Community Profiles
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Directories
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Forms
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Training and resource kits
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 Information Sheets
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| No. 18 Humanitarian youth arrivals to Victoria (Update 9/08)
| (2008)
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| The information presented below is derived from statistics collated by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) based on the data records of people arriving in Australia under the Humanitarian Program. This information is useful in providing a general overview of the primary source countries and settlement trends for refugee young people currently residing in Victoria.
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| | No. 17 Does age really matter?
| (2007)
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| This info sheet includes background information about why young people arrive in Australia with different dates of birth on their official documentation, what the implications of this are in terms of settlement and services, and some tips for supporting a young person through the process of changing their documented date of birth.
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| | No. 16 Young people in Australia’s immigration program
| (2007)
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| This information sheet provides an overview of the size and make-up of Australia’s immigration program, the processing and entitlements across the different migration streams, and some context regarding young people’s common settlement experiences.
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| | No. 15 Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Victoria (Update 9/07)
| (2007)
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| The data presented in this info sheet is derived from statistics collated by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) based on the data records of people arriving in Australia under the Humanitarian Program. This information is useful in providing a general overview of the primary source countries and settlement trends for refugee young people currently residing in Victoria.
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| | No. 14 Refugee Young People and Resettlement
| (2006)
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| This information sheet provides workers with an overview of some of the common experiences refugee young people face in resettling in Australia. It describes the journey refugees make from their country of origin to Australia – from the refugee experience, flight and time spent in refugee camps, to the pressures young people face in negotiating their new life in Australia.
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| | No. 13 Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Victoria (Update 7/06)
| (2006)
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| The data presented in this info sheet is derived from statistics collated by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) based on the data records of Humanitarian entrants. This info sheet is useful in providing a general overview of the primary source countries and settlement trends for refugee young people currently residing in Victoria.
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| | No. 12 Community organisations to contact for support and referral
| (2005)
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| Listing of community organisations in Victoria that can provide information, useful support or referral points for youth workers, students, teachers and others supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) young people.
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| | No. 11 Refugee and CLD Young People: Definitions
| (2005)
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| A glossary of definitions for terms relating to culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) young people. This information sheet does not seek to be prescriptive, but rather provides an overview of concepts and offers some important distinctions between commonly-confused terms.
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| | No. 10 Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Victoria (Update 09/05)
| (2005)
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| Statistical overview of recent Humanitarian youth arrivals to Victoria derived from DIMIA statistics. This information is useful for providing a general overview of the primary source countries, visa types and distribution of young people from refugee backgrounds currently residing in Victoria.
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| | No. 9 Involving Migrant and Refugee Young People in Social and Recreational Activities
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| This information sheet assists those running events and activities for migrant and refugee young people by providing useful strategies and tips for facilitating involvement.
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| | No. 8 Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Victoria (Update 01/04)
| (2004)
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| An overview of recent humanitarian youth arrivals to Victoria – January 2004.
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| | No. 7 Making Successful Referrals with Refugee Young People and their Families
| (2004)
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| This information sheet provides some useful tips and strategies on making successful referrals for people working with refugee young people and their families.
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| | No. 6 Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Victoria (Update 06/03)
| (2003)
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| An overview of recent humanitarian youth arrivals to Victoria – June 2003.
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| | No. 5 A Guide to Working with Interpreters
| (2003)
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| This guide provides tips on preparing for meeting with on-site interpreters, meeting with on-site interpreters, and working with a telephone interpreter.
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| | No. 4 How to Start a Female After School Sports Program
| (2003)
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| Designed to provide sporting providers, community agencies and workers in the human services sector with a simple step-by-step guide to establishing an after school sport program for CLD young women.
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| | No. 3 All Nations Soccer and Volleyball Competition
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| Information about the All Nations Soccer and Volleyball Competition developed by the CMYI Multicultural Sport & Recreation Officer in response to numerous enquiries from CLD young people seeking to play competition sport.
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| | No. 2 Establishing a Women’s Swimming Program
| (2003)
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| Information Sheet designed to provide community agencies and workers in the human services sector with a simple step-by-step guide to establishing a women’s swimming program.
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| | No. 1 Humanitarian Youth Arrivals to Victoria - Statistical Update 1 (12/02)
| (2002)
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| An overview of recent humanitarian youth arrivals to Victoria – December 2002.
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Community Profiles
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Community information and statistics can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs website.
Country fact sheets for China, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iraq, Liberia, Sudan, Somalia, Sierra Leone and Rwanda can be downloaded from the AMEP Research Centre Professional Connections website.
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| The Horn of Africa: Background information for workers with young people
| CMYI (Andy Beattie & Susan Ward) - (1997)
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| 52-page community profile for workers. Includes: Migration to Australia; Regional Perspectives (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia); Issues for service providers to consider; Organisation contact list for Victoria.
| NOTE: Some of this information may be outdated.
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| | ‘Merhaba’ Hello: What it means to be Turkish in Australia
| CMYI (Ernie Fontaine & Yadel Kaymakci) - (1996)
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| 23-page community profile for workers. Includes information on the country, religion, family, protocols, and a listing of Turkish agencies.
| NOTE: Some of this information may be outdated.
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Directories
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| Listing of CLD Youth Workers in Victoria
| (Updated 9/08)
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| CMY has developed a comprehensive list of CLD Youth Workers in Victoria.
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| | Multicultural Sports and Recreation Directories
| (2004)
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| CMYI’s Multicultural Sports Unit has compiled a number of multicultural sport and recreation directories for CLD young people and workers. The directories contain activities and venues that are CLD inclusive.
| | PDFs available for: Greater Dandenong; Casey; Hume; Maribyrnong; Manningham; Yarra |
| | CLD Parenting Resources
| CMYI (compiled by Kate O'Sullivan) - (2004)
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| Directory of CLD Parenting Resources, including programs and publications.
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Forms
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Training & Resource Kits
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| Considering consulting? A guide to meaningful consultation with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds
| CMYI (2007)
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| Consultation is a tool regularly used by government and non-government agencies to gain an insight into the views and opinions of the whole or specific segments of the community. Many of those who wish to consult with young people acknowledge that they lack the knowledge and confidence to engage appropriately with young people from diverse backgrounds. CMYI has developed this publication to be a simple tool to guide the process.
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| | What is a Youth Service? A guide for families wanting to find out more about youth services in Australia
| CMYI (Nadine Liddy) - (2006)
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| 'What is a Youth Service?' has been designed for families who have migrated to Australia and would like to better understand the role of youth services and how they work with young people.
| PDFs available in: Amharic; Arabic; English; Persian (Farsi); Somali; Tigrinya; Vietnamese
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| | About the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues/Publications for Schools
| CMYI - (2006)
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| 'About the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues' is a one page educational flyer listing what publications and resources have been produced by CMYI that would be of interest to schools. It also features some background information around CMYI and what we do.
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| | Opening the School Gate: Engaging CLD Parents in Schools
| CMYI (Kate O’Sullivan) - (2006)
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| Despite the strong desire to build connections between families and schools, schools often find it difficult to engage CLD families. Opening the School Gate provides some practical suggestions and tools to overcome barriers to involvement. Sections include: Planning for greater CLD engagement in your school; Planning a CLD parents' meeting; Running an effective meeting with CLD parents; Supporting CLD families in your school. For more context around the experiences of CLD families in schools, see A Three-Way Partnership? issues paper.
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| | Culturally Inclusive Planning for Sports (CIPS) Toolkit
| CMYI (Assunta Morrone) - (2006)
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| The CIPS Toolkit can assist your organisation to begin the process of CLD inclusion. CMYI also provides free training for sport and recreation providers who are interested in finding out more about how to use the CIPS Toolkit as part of their strategic planning.
To find out more about the toolkit or training, contact Assunta Morrone, CMYI Senior Policy Officer, or call (03) 9349 3466.
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| | Good Practice Principles Guide for Working with Refugee Young People
| Victorian Settlement Planning Committee (including CMYI) - (2005)
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| The Good Practice Principles document was developed by The Victorian Settlement Planning Committee, made up of community organisations and federal, state and local government. The goal of the Guide is to assist services with limited experience in working with refugee young people, and to support consistent and responsive services across Victoria.
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| | Youth Kit: A Resource for Youth Leaders
| CMYI (Kate O'Sullivan) - (2005)
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| CMYI has developed a ‘Youth Kit’ for young people wishing to establish or seeking ideas about how to run a youth group. The kit explores issues such as how to recruit members, organise activities and manage finances.
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| | Keeping Sport Fun and Safe
| Department of Victorian Communities & Australian Sports Commission - (2005)
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| Codes of behaviour for user-friendly junior sports clubs. Including tips for players, parents and spectators, coaches and teachers, officials, administrators and media.
| | PDFs available in: Amharic; Arabic; Chinese; Croatian; Dari; English; Pashtu; Persian (Farsi); Serbian; Somali; Tigrinya; Vietnamese |
| | CLD Parenting Resources
| CMYI (compiled by Kate O'Sullivan) - (2004)
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| Directory of CLD Parenting Resources, including programs and publications.
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| | SSA Multicultural Resource Kit
| CMYI - (2003)
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| Information for State Sporting Associations (SSA's) to enable them to diversify their membership through the development of policies and implementation of strategies that encourage involvement from all members of the community. The Kit contains practical examples, general information on multiculturalism, and a list of useful organisation.
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| | A guide for newly arrived young people: Understanding the Victorian Education and Training System (2nd Edition)
| CMYI & Refugee Young People and Transitions Working Group - (2003)
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| A resource booklet designed for CLD young people and families to help them understand the Victorian education and training system.
| PDFs available in: Amharic; Arabic; Bosnian; Cambodian (Khmer); Chinese; Croatian; Dari; English; Persian (Farsi); Serbian; Somali; Tigrinya; Vietnamese
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| | CMYI South East Homework Support Program
| CMYI - (2002)
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| Information about the CMYI South East Homework Support Program, which provides after-school tutoring support for young refugees and newly arrived migrants to assist them in successfully completing their education.
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| | Involving Young People: Documenting youth participation strategies for newly-arrived communities
| CMYI - (2001)
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| Best Practice Model around youth participation. Including: principles of youth participation, barriers to participation, definitions and best practice models.
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| | Landing on Your Feet
| CMYI (Carol Ransley) - (2000)
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| A comprehensive guide for young people on the laws in Australia.
| PDFs available in: Arabic; Bosnian; Burmese; Chinese (hard copy only); Croatian; Dari; English; Persian (Farsi); Serbian (hard copy only); Somali; Tamil; Vietnamese (hard copy only).
Contact CMYI for hard copies.
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| | Given A Chance: Video-Training Manual on working with refugee young people
| (1994)
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| Training package which includes a specially produced video and training notes exploring the experiences of five refugee young people who have settled in Australia from El Salvador, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Cambodia and Eritrea.
Copies available from CMYI. Cost: $137 (Government); $71 (Community groups)
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| | CMYI Faces of Young Australia
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| Developed as part of an exhibition of photos focusing on young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Sorry, no copies left!
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