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 What we do
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CMY undertakes a range of programs, projects and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing the life opportunities of young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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- Direct one-to-one support of young people
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- Information provision and research
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- Sector support and development
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- Youth leadership and mentoring programs
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- Training and professional development
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Program Innovation
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CMY seeks new ways of addressing the needs of young people from culturally diverse backgrounds. It works with young people, government and non-government partners to identify emerging areas of need for refugee young people and gaps in service delivery. It develops and trials new initiatives and demonstration programs to address these gaps and, where appropriate, scales these programs up to regional or statewide coverage. Key areas of program innovation are currently in the areas of justice and education.
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Youth Support and Development
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CMY works with young people and their families to address problems of isolation, family conflict, homelessness and to overcome income, health, education, training and employment barriers. The case work services provides counselling, group work, information and supported referral.
CMY also delivers a range of participation programs for young people that enable them to take up leadership roles in their lives, their communities and Australian society generally. This includes providing leadership training, support for youth-led projects, arts and environment projects, engagement in sports and recreation and mentor support, with a focus on building inter-cultural dialogue and promoting a strong and vibrant multicultural Victoria.
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| Manager - Youth Support and Development
| Ms Mary Danckert
| mdanckert@cmy.net.au
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Policy and Research
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CMY's policy work is wide-ranging and diverse. It incorporates advice to government, resource development, research, policy submissions, information provision, training and professional development, support to workers, and providing media commentary on issues affecting migrant and refugee young people.
Core policy areas include: education, training and employment pathways; police and justice; sports and recreation; and refugee resettlement.
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| Manager - Policy and Research
| Ms Soo-Lin Quek
| squek@cmy.net.au
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