Young migrants speak up

Youths from multicultural backgrounds can voice their views through a new state group.
The Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) is open to culturally diverse Victorians aged 16 to 25.
Multicultural Affairs Minister Robin Scott and Youth Affairs Minister Jenny Mikakos on Monday 12 June announced that expressions of interest in joining were open.
“This is about making sure they feel like they belong to their community,” Ms Mikakos said.
MYN will provide advice to the government on issues affecting young Victorians from diverse backgrounds, participate in capacity-building activities and develop skills and capabilities as young leaders, and engage with communities and build intercultural relationships.
“The Multicultural Youth Network is a way of helping us stay connected with young Victorians from different cultural backgrounds,” Mr Scott said.
“Members of the Multicultural Youth Network will get the opportunity to build leadership skills that will help them in advocacy roles within their respective communities into the future.”
Up to 20 young people will be selected and recruitment closes on Monday 3 July.
Visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/projects-and-initiatives/multicultural-youth-network for more information or to apply.