Multicultural Youth Network – advisors wanted – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The Multicultural Youth Network is looking for expressions of interest from young people aged 16-25 who have strong connections to multicultural communities. Applications from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers, are strongly encouraged.

About the Multicultural Youth Network

The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is seeking expressions of interest in each of the following eight regions of Victoria (see map and local government areas per region below):

Barwon South West
Gippsland
Grampians
Hume
Loddon Mallee
Eastern Metropolitan
North and West Metropolitan
Southern Metropolitan

The MYN is a platform for members to advise the VMC and Government Departments on matters affecting multicultural young people including multicultural affairs, mental health, employment, racism and discrimination.

These voluntary roles present a unique opportunity to directly engage with the VMC and assist in promoting the benefits of diversity and youth voice.

**Regional Areas**
Barwon South West	Colac Otway, Corangamite, Glenelg, Greater Geelong, Moyne, South Grampians, Surf Coast, Warrnambool and Queenscliffe
Grampians	Ararat, Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Moorabool, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, West Wimmera and Yarriambick
Loddon Mallee	Buloke, Macedon Ranges, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Greater Bendigo, Gannawarra, Loddon, Mildura, Mount Alexander and Swan Hill
Hume	Alpine, Benalla, Wodonga, Greater Shepparton, Indigo, Mansfield, Mitchell, Moira, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Towong and Wangaratta
Gippsland	Bass Coast, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Latrobe, South Gippsland and Wellington

**Metropolitan Areas**
North and West Metropolitan	Banyule, Brimbank, Darebin, Hobson’s Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley, Morland, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Yarra
Southern Metropolitan	Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Glen Eira, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip and Stonington
Eastern Metropolitan	Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Rangers

Role and Responsibilities of the MYN

The MYN will:

assist the VMC in its commitment to multicultural affairs in the local regions, including promoting the benefits of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity
provide information and advice to the VMC on a range of policy directions, including issues and challenges impacting multicultural communities for example mental health, family violence, employment, racism, representation and/or other priorities
identify opportunities to improve young people’s health and wellbeing, connections with their community, and pathways to achieve their goals.

The recruitment process seeks to appoint young community members, across Victoria’s eight regions to achieve a balance of experience, diverse backgrounds and expertise.

The VMC strongly encourages young people between the ages of 16-25 from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers, to apply.

Expectation of Members

MYN Members will:

adhere to the guidelines developed by MYN, including complying with the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Service Employees
Young people may be reimbursed for pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses, for example, any necessary travel costs or accommodation for regional members.

Term of appointment for members

The term of appointment is for two years, from August 2022– August 2024.

If a member resigns their replacement will be filled on a case-by-case basis.

Time commitment and attendance requirements

MYN members are expected to meet four times a year at times mutually agreed by members. This is expected to occur out of business hours, eg. Friday evening or Saturday mornings. Members are required to attend all scheduled meetings.

Further opportunities will be provided for members to attend consultation sessions, meetings and events that support their role.

Recruitment process

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrated personal commitment to the betterment of multicultural young people.
Understanding of local issues impacting multicultural young people and the multicultural community.
Strong connections to multicultural communities.

Members are selected as representatives in the following capacities:

Local community members are expected to represent themselves and their communities.
Inform on issues and challenges in their region.

For any questions, please feel free to get in touch with Engagement team via emailengagement@vmc.vic.gov.au

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	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.