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.
Ucan2
“It’s the best two hours of my week”
Geraldine (Gerry) is a dedicated volunteer for Ucan2, a program that provides additional support for newly-arrived young people.
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.
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.
Le Mana Pasifika
Emerging Pasifika and Maori leaders come together to empower their own
The Le Mana Pasifika Project has been working to build connected communities and a sense of belonging for Pasifika young people in Victoria.
Employment Empowers participant
Creating life-changing employment opportunities for young people
“I was just not having any luck, I just kept getting rejection after rejection..”
Sports
Game Changers attract more multicultural women to sport
Game Changers was designed for young women from multicultural and refugee backgrounds, who are passionate about promoting diversity in sports.
CMY Stories
From Ucan2 program participant to CMY staff member: Milad’s journey
Meet Milad Botani, Administration Officer for the Young Referral and Independent Persons Program’s (YRIPP), who has worked with CMY for almost four years.
Youth Leadership
Exploring values and initiating change through visual stories
“It was interesting how everyone could be very vulnerable but at the same time it felt like a safe space and the team was very supportive about it.”
Youth Leadership
Meet our 2019-20 Mary Danckert Youth Intern, Emmanuela Noi
‘I was looking to enter a role where you have the opportunity to learn’
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