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Ensuring services and programs are inclusive, respectful, and effective through a culturally responsive practice approach.


The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Building Capability team supports organisations and professionals to enhance their engagement with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We deliver professional development training, sector forums, and tailored consultancy to strengthen culturally responsive practices across services and systems.

Our approach is evidence-based and informed by the experiences of young people and communities we have worked with over the past 35 years. Whether through open workshops or organisational partnerships, we work to build capacity that leads to more inclusive and equitable outcomes for multicultural youth.

Culturally Responsive Youth Practice

Training and Professional Development

At the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), we provide training and professional development in culturally responsive practice to empower organisations and professionals to better support young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.


By building capability in this area, we help create safer, more equitable, and youth-friendly spaces where all young people can thrive.


View the Culturally Responsive Practice Training Brochure 2025 here. 


Training and Professional Development

For Individuals

Our public training sessions equip professionals and volunteers with culturally responsive practices to better support young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.


Through evidence-based workshops, participants develop practical skills for inclusive engagement across all sectors.


View our Training Brochure for more information or any upcoming sessions on our Training & Events page.


Training and Professional Development

For Organisations

We provide tailored training and consultancy to strengthen your organisation’s work with multicultural young people, their families and communities.


From one-off workshops to ongoing strategic support, our team helps refine policies, enhance service delivery, and build inclusive practices.


View our Training Brochure or contact training@cmy.net.au to discuss your needs.


Meeting Sector Demand through

Specialised Solutions

In areas of identified need we offer limited time trainings to ensure necessary resources.


Find out more about our current training offering for Family Violence practitioners ‘Breaking the Silence: Centering Multicultural Youth Voices in Family Violence Practice.’


 


Breaking the Silence

Family Violence Practice Training

Family Violence is a major health and welfare issue in Australia and it’s important that pracititioners in the sector have access to strong support and resources.


To address this, CMY is currently helping practitioners to break the silence through our new Centering Multicultural Youth Voices in Family Violence Training. This limited-time training is youth informed and designed specifically for FV practitioners.


Find out more here, or get in touch with our training team at training@cmy.net.au.


Connecting Professionals through

Statewide Forums

CMY’s Statewide Forums bring together sector professionals, researchers, and young people to address key issues affecting migrant and refugee youth.


These events facilitate networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative solutions to improve support systems.


Some past forum themes have included:


▷ Youth participation and leadership

▷ Mental health and wellbeing

▷ Housing stress and homelessness


By uniting diverse perspectives, we drive meaningful change for young people and the sectors that serve them.


2025 Statewide Forum

Housing Stress, Homelessness & Multicultural Youth

On 13 March 2025, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) hosted a forum to address housing stress and homelessness among multicultural young people in Australia.


With 95 attendees, including experts, community leaders, and youth advocates, the event highlighted systemic challenges and shared lived experiences. It provided a platform for stakeholders to explore solutions to improved housing accessibility and support services.


Read the full report here.


Get in touch

For more information or enquiries about training, consultancy services or events, fill in the form below and the building capability team will be in touch.