MYAN Australia

07/07/2026

AusAlert is Australia’s new emergency messaging system. 📱

When a disaster strikes, knowing what to do helps keep you safe. AusAlert is a fast and reliable way to help people be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies.

Tailored resources for different communities are now available to help explain the new system including:
👩🏽‍💻 The AusAlert website can be read in 19 languages
📋 Information kits are available in Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Italian, Greek, and Korean, and can be found within each language section.
📖 Easy Read versions are available for First Nations people and the disability sector.
🎦 AusAlert video explainers feature Auslan and closed captions.

Learn more at: www.ausalert.gov.au

06/03/2026

Are you a young person living in the ACT? You are invited to participate in an important survey concerning the review of hate crime and vilification laws by the ACT Government. This review aims to explore options for improving laws to better protect the community. As a young person, your perspective is essential in shaping the future of these laws and your community. The survey will cover your experiences, your opinions and ideas on how these laws can better protect marginalised voices in the community. Complete the short survey via link below. Closes Friday 20 March.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA3SeoFRau8kQ7wuJXZ2XiCzo5IanWVKOWCzJbb9N19RSp6g/viewform?usp=publish-editor

28/01/2026

Are you a young person aged 18–25?

We want to hear directly from you about how you understand multiculturalism, identity, and belonging in Australia today.

We are running this survey to make sure young people’s voices help shape future policy, research, and services for multicultural youth.

It takes just 5–7 minutes (37 Q)to complete, and every response counts.
Please respond before 10 February: https://enter.ipsosinteractive.com/landing/?p=ZpooqQGdXi76ra2f6IPWb2icrTkd%2fqXMgRJtZzscUCEY9UNlqk2e37gz8mVyH9EUVLDDLdZJqtFZv9KyaFy%2f15DLkSFToV2Nlx%2b7bs0Ym88%3d&rType=387&id=

If you’re a young person, or connected to young people, please share this with your networks.

08/01/2026

The new social media minimum age law is now in effect, meaning many social platforms are required to block or deactivate accounts for under-16s. These changes aim to keep under 16s safer online and support young people’s wellbeing.

If you’re supporting a young person through this change, MYAN’s webpage has resources, guidance and information to help you stay informed and connected.

Visit myan.org.au/minus-16 to learn more.

21/12/2025

💥 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿

Today, Federation of Ethnic Communities'​ Councils of Australia (FECCA) has joined forces with ten multicultural peak bodies from around the country to issue a joint message calling for unity, respect and action, in response to the anti-semitic attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December 2025.

Titled, 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢, the joint message appears on page 11 of today’s print edition of the the The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) newspaper and will be circulated via our social media and other channels later this week.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱: pick up a copy of the SMH, take a photo of the statement and share it on your social media and with your colleagues, friends and family.

The other ten organisations behind this statement are:
- SSI - Settlement Services International (SSI)
- Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW (ECCNSW)
- Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council - AGMC
- Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF)
- Australian Red Cross
- The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASST)
- MYAN Australia Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network
- National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
- Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)
- Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA)

👉 Read the full news alert here: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=8d24106d5d144a80e9720142c&id=4b0ca62add

03/12/2025