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Communities for Change is a primary prevention 12-month program that trains people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in effective ways to stop domestic and family violence before it happens. The Communities for Change program uses peer education and a community-led approach.
AWFOSA delivers strengthening Relationship Program in partnership with other organisations such as Australian Refugee Association, Relationship Australia to support women on educational topics relating to Domestic and Family Violence and Healthy Relationships. One to one well-being checks, referrals to appropriate services, including counselling are also provided.
“All One Under the Sun” (AOUTS) evolved from a series of consultations with youth from refugee backgrounds about their experiences of racism in Coffs Harbour. The program aimed to develop an antiracism campaign using multi art form messaging designed by young people to spread the message that we are a stronger, more connected and inclusive community where we all feel safe and belong, when we come together to address this significant social justice issue.
The ‘Links for Life’ project worked in collaboration with a number of organisations around Tasmania to show participants the events and activities that have cultural significance in Tasmania and across Australia.
In July 2020 Women’s Safety NSW released their report ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Migrant and Refugee Women and Children Experiencing DFV’.
MYAN NSW has taken a youth-led approach to adapting its work during COVID-19. They have been running a range of youth-led activities, including online games, facilitating social connection between youth, meditation and yoga sessions, and consultations with young people to understand how young people are feeling at this time. The youth at MYAN NSW have been instrumental in supporting the organisation to use new technologies, and a key lesson learnt for MYAN NSW is the value of employing young people.
In response to community concerns about social isolation during Coronavirus, Multicultural Australia launched the Culture of Connection social media campaign. The campaign invites people and organisations to share their stories and experiences through Coronavirus, so that people could remain connected online while experiencing physical distancing and various lockdown restrictions.
Multicultural Youth SA’s ‘Mum and Bubs’ Program includes direct service provision and community capacity initiatives in metropolitan Adelaide. The program includes Circle of Security Training – an early intervention parenting program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.
Melaleuca Refugee Centre’s Family Harmony Program provides a series of workshops and activities that support families as they adjust to their new community and life in Australia. The workshops are complemented by more informal group activities, and one on one mentoring. Central to the success of the program is its strengths-based community development model.
Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) supports elderly people in Sydney by navigating language barriers and building social networks through their Senior Activity Groups. During COVID-19, CASS has continued this important work to provide social support for newly arrived migrants and their families.