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.
Volunteer
Rewarding connections: A volunteer’s journey with Ucan2
Angeline Karvinkop has been volunteering with UCAN2 for over a year and a half and has found it a rewarding experience.
CMY staff
Expressing pride for yourself, and family
Maxwell Leuga is a proud Samoan man with a passion for sports, and pride for his Samoan heritage.
Shout out speaker
Finding connection in community
Mamuch Chuol is an athlete, student and leader who above all cherishes connecting people within his community.
Le Mana Pasifika
Harmony Youth Summit
The Harmony Youth Summit brought together young people from Māori and Pasifika communities to share their perspectives on the challenges they face today.
YRIPP
The importance of small interactions over time
Passionate volunteer Michael has been actively involved with YRIPP for over a decade.
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.
Youth Leadership
Representing multicultural young people in leadership
Meet YAG member Wesley, who cares deeply about multiculturalism and inclusion.
Volunteer
Empowering diversity: a volunteer’s journey with Employment Empowers
CMY Ballarat
Ballarat’s Youth Award recipient champions diversity & inclusion
CMY Gippsland
Exploring ideas of leadership as a young person in Gippsland
Board
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.
Volunteer
Mentor-mentee match results in a warm welcome
Community Support Group
South Sudanese radio program celebrates culture and connectivity
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.
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.”
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.
YRIPP
Multigenerational volunteer duo support young people in police custody
Reconnect
Sumayya gives back through her new children’s 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.”
Employment Empowers participant
Building career confidence and a diverse workforce
Asmaa struggling to find permanent employment after completing her studies.
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.
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