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The stories of CMY and our people

Get to know the people at the heart of our work…from amazing young people, to passionate volunteers and staff working to ensure that young people have every opportunity to succeed in Australia.

Youth Leadership

Representing multicultural young people in leadership

Meet Wesley Chen, an inspiring Year 12 student and CMY Youth Advisory Group (YAG) member, who cares deeply about multiculturalism and inclusion.

Youth Leadership

An interview with Ikram Mahamed, CMY Youth Intern

An interview with 2022 Youth Intern, Ikram Mahamed, who worked on Seat at the Table, ABC Takeover Melbourne and other CMY programs.

CMY Ballarat

Ballarat’s Youth Award recipient champions diversity & inclusion 

Meg now identifies as mixed race but she remembers a time where she was unaware that it was an option for her.

CMY Gippsland

Exploring ideas of leadership as a young person in Gippsland 

When Anesu reflects on what being a leader means, she envisions someone who takes control and inspires the community.

CMY Stories

Meet Asanga, CMY’s newest Board Director

Asanga Seneviratne is a young person, CMY Board Director, and Adviser at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Employment Empowers participant

Mentor-mentee match results in a warm welcome 

The pair got together monthly, both in-person and online, and worked on essential skills to set Thawn up.

Community Support Group

South Sudanese radio program celebrates culture and connectivity 

CMY’s Thuch Ajak hosts a weekly South Sudanese radio program, proudly supported by the Community Support Group, to give a voice to his local community.

CMY Stories

Giving young people the tools to find employment

Like many young people who seek refuge in Australia, Rahaf had to put her entire life on hold, including her medical degree.

Youth Leadership

Helping young people flourish in Australia

“When I arrived in Australia I struggled in school, my English language skills were limited, I was bullied and teased for being African. I also struggled to balance my culture, family responsibilities and expectations and a new culture.”

Ucan2

University lecturer helps newly-arrived young people in his free time with Ucan2

Hossein Shokouhi is a university lecturer and a dedicated volunteer for Ucan2, a program run in partnership with CMY and Foundation House.

YRIPP

Multigenerational volunteer duo support young people in police custody

Zavier and his grandmother had talked many times about Sharon’s experiences volunteering with YRIPP, and it was something that had always captivated Zavier.

Reconnect

Sumayya gives back through her new children’s book

When Sumayya stopped working due to the pandemic, she picked up writing creatively again and by the end of the year she had written her first book.

Shout out speaker

Mohamed Semra talks about systemic racism

Mohamed has been through the Australian education system and says, “it’s not built for me.”

MY Education

Winners of the 2022 Out-of-School-Hours Learning Support Program of the Year

YRIPP

“It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done”

Elli Bradshaw shares her experience as a volunteer Independent Person for the Youth Referral and Independent Persons Program.

Employment Empowers participant

Building career confidence and a diverse workforce

Asmaa is an Eritrean Australian, who was struggling to find permanent employment after completing her studies.