Multicultural Youth South Australia Incorporated

Multicultural Youth South Australia Incorporated (MYSA) is a leading not-for-profit organisation based in South Australia. It provides a range of services and programs to support young people and young families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Background and Purpose

MYSA is recognized as the state representative advisory, advocacy, and service delivery body for multicultural young people aged between 10 and 30 years. It is one of two leading youth-specific multicultural agencies in Australia and serves as a critical multi-award winning youth service provider. The organisation focuses particularly on those aged between 10 and 18 years and those experiencing complex disadvantage[5].

Services and Programs

MYSA offers diverse services, including:

• Case management services: These are often delivered through outreach programs in homes, schools, and other community settings.
• Advocacy, policy, and research: MYSA provides advice, information, and research support to government departments on issues related to migrant and refugee youth.
• Sector support and development: This involves developing partnerships with government and non-government service providers, schools, community groups, and private businesses to enhance service delivery.
• Cross-cultural training: MYSA equips agencies with best practice guidelines to effectively respond to the needs of migrant and refugee young people.
• Community capacity building: Through initiatives like the Multicultural Youth Development Fund (MYDF), MYSA supports community grants schemes for refugee and youth groups to foster youth development and capacity building projects[3][5].

Community Engagement and Impact

MYSA supports approximately 4,000 young people annually through its comprehensive service offerings[5]. Its programs are designed to empower and support multicultural youth, enhancing their social, educational, and cultural integration into Australian society.

Prominent Supporters

Gavin Wanganeen, a celebrated Australian Football League (AFL) legend and contemporary Aboriginal artist, has been appointed as the inaugural patron of MYSA. His role involves promoting empowerment and advancement among young people through engagement in sport, education, culture, and community[1].

[1] https://www.mysa.com.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/f4a76689-38af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/profile [3] https://sacommunity.org/org/202458-Multicultural_Youth_SA_Inc. [4] https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/39891067565 [5] https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-pubs/files/migration-system-aust-future-submissions/m-r/Multicultural_Youth_South_Australia_MYSA.pdf