Multicultural Youth Network
The Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) is a youth advisory body convened by the Victorian Multicultural Commission that brings together up to 20 young people aged 18 to 25 from multicultural and multifaith backgrounds across Victoria. The Network provides a formal mechanism for young people to contribute lived experience, community insight, and policy-relevant perspectives on issues affecting multicultural youth to government decision-makers.
The opportunity is designed for young Victorians who live, work, or study in Victoria and who have strong connections to multicultural communities. Members are expected to demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and participation for multicultural young people, as well as an understanding of the social, cultural, and systemic issues impacting their communities. Prior experience in leadership, advocacy, community engagement, or advisory roles is beneficial but not required.
MYN operates as an advisory and consultative forum. Members participate in structured meetings, consultations, and collaborative discussions to identify emerging issues, provide feedback on government initiatives, and develop practical recommendations. The focus areas typically include social cohesion, civic participation, access to services, representation, and systemic barriers faced by multicultural young people in Victoria.
Through participation, members gain experience in government advisory processes, policy engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. Intended outcomes include stronger youth-informed policy advice, improved government understanding of multicultural youth experiences, and increased capacity of young people to engage confidently in civic and public decision-making spaces.
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Duration
12 month term runs from January to December 2026
Possibility of a further one-term extension noted, subject to government arrangements
Time commitment
Minimum of four meetings per year
Members are expected to attend at least 75 per cent of scheduled meetings
Additional time may be required for consultations, meetings, and events supporting the role
Travel and expenses
Meetings may require travel across regions.
Pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses, including necessary travel and accommodation for regional members, may be reimbursed
Repetition
The Multicultural Youth Network is a recurring program, with members appointed for each calendar-year term
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Age requirement
Applicants must be aged 18–25 years at the time of application.
Location
Applicants must live, work, or study in Victoria.
Citizenship or visa status
Open to people of any citizenship or visa status.
This explicitly includes international students, refugees, and people seeking asylum.
Background
Applicants must have strong connections to Victoria’s multicultural communities, demonstrated through lived experience, cultural or faith background, or community involvement.
Applicants should show an understanding of local issues affecting multicultural young people.
Field or experience
No specific discipline, sector background, or professional experience required.
Leadership, advocacy, or community engagement experience may be relevant but is not mandatory.
Other conditions
Applicants must be willing and able to participate in meetings and advisory activities across the term.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Police Check.
Previous MYN members from the 2022–2025 term are not eligible to apply for the 2026 term.