Training that Shapes Culture
CMY offers a range of professional development solutions and trainings. We draw from over 35 years of experience working with young multicultural people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to make each session impactful.
Our aim is to empower people, companies and communities to engage with multicultural Australia in respectful and meaningful ways.
We offer two standalone trainings, Culturally Responsive Youth Practice and Young People and Settlement. Each module is designed to encourage effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and communities. We can deliver these trainings as a single module or as a combined training package. All training sessions require a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 25 participants.
Culturally Responsive Youth Practice Training (single module)
Overview: Explore concepts of culture and identity, learn about the cultural competency framework, reflect on cross-cultural interactions and communication skills and identify and apply cultural competency practice strategies to support effective work with young people.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Language: English
Course Delivery: online or in-person
Prerequisites: there are no formal prerequisites.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore concepts of culture and its influence on worldview
- Examine implicit bias as they relate to cultural responsiveness
- Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that support a culturally responsive approach
- Identify strategies for effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds
Pricing: $1,800 + GST $1,600 + GST single module
Date: We are taking bookings for 2026; book before 12th Dec to access the discount
What people have said:
“The training was excellent. The training helped me think about my own upbringing and how that has shaped me to who I am today. This helped me to understand how other people would also have their own experiences. A great example of intersectionality!” – Charlie McFadden, Youth Work Coordinator at Kingston Youth Services
Young People and Settlement Training (single module)
Overview: Identify key pre-settlement experiences for young people, particular those with a refugee background, explore factors which impact on good settlement for young people, identify and apply strategies for supporting good settlement.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Language: English
Course Delivery: online or in-person
Prerequisites: there are no formal prerequisites.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore pre-migration and migration experiences of young people
- Build awareness of settlement experiences faced by newly arrived young migrants and refugees
- Identify factors which impact good settlement for young people
- Introduction to the National Youth Settlement Framework
- Apply relevant strategies for effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Pricing: $1,800 + GST $1,600 + GST single module
Date: We are taking bookings for 2026; book before 12th Dec to access the discount
What people have said:
“It was very comprehensive for a one-day training. Suitable for all levels of experience in the services” – Participant
Combined tracking package
Overview: This in-depth training explores the essential skills and knowledge required for effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Participants will improve their confidence and capacity to provide a culturally inclusive and responsive service for young people.
Duration: 2 days
Language: English
Course Delivery: online or in-person
Prerequisites: there are no formal prerequisites.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Culture: Explore the complexities of culture and its influence on individual worldviews
- Implicit Bias: Examine implicit bias and its relevance to cultural responsiveness
- Knowledge and Skills: Build awareness of the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support a culturally responsive approach
- Strategies for Engagement: Identify culturally responsive strategies for effective engagement with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Migration Experiences: Explore the pre-migration and migration experiences of young people
- Settlement Awareness: Build awareness of the challenges faced by newly arrived young migrants and refugees
- Impact Factors: Identify factors that contribute to successful settlement for young people
- Framework Introduction: Introduce the National Youth Settlement Framework
- Application of Strategies: Apply culturally responsive practice strategies tailored for working with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Pricing: $3,000 + GST $2,800 + GST training package
Date: We are taking bookings for 2026; book before 12th Dec to access the discount
What we offer
- Expert cultural consultants, skilled in shaping public discourse and purposeful capacity building.
- Public trainings for individuals interested in building their skills and knowledge.
- Tailored training packages and professional development support to address your specific needs.
- Co-creation of professional development training.
- Access to resources and continued support.
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