Culturally Responsive Youth Practice (In person) - November 2026

Build trust with the communities you serve and challenge bias in your decisions, with specialists in multicultural youth practice. Our Culturally Responsive Youth Practice training provides a space for anyone interested in learning more about working with multicultural young people, or reflecting on their own cultural perspectives, assumptions and practice. Participants will build a deeper awareness of key skills and introduce practical strategies that shape how they work with young people, families and communities from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Expected Learning Outcomes • Explore the complexities of culture and its influence on our own worldview ​ • Examine what implicit bias is and how it is relevant to cultural responsiveness ​ • Build awareness of the knowledge, skills and attitudes that support a culturally responsive approach ​ • Identify culturally responsive strategies for effective work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds​ ----- Language: English Duration: half day, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites. Course Delivery: In-person, Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020 Cost: $50 What makes our training different: • Training content draws on CMY's 35+ years of experience working with multicultural young people • Immersive and interactive learning environment • Learn alongside others in the community that share your interest in improving cultural understanding • Leave with cross-cultural strategy that you can implement at your organisation or community group What people have said: “It was great! Really useful starting point for all of us in building our awareness, sensitivity, curiosity, and sense of responsibility in our work with young people.” “Facilitation was excellent. Loved the mix of talking, sharing and activities… I will walk away more confident in my work with multicultural young people.” Want this training built for your organisation? We deliver tailored training to your organisation's context, for your staff or sector. Get in touch at [email protected] or (03) 9340 3700 to discuss. Cancellation and Refund Policy • Refunds: Refunds are available for cancellations made at least 7 days before the training date. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of the training or after the training has taken place. • Ticket Transfers: If you’re unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person at no extra cost. Please let us know at least 24 hours before the training so we can update our records. • No‑shows and late cancellations: If a refund is not requested at least 7 days before the training date, or if you do not attend on the day, the ticket cannot be transferred to a future training. • Punctuality: Please arrive on time. Late arrivals will not be admitted, as late entry is disruptive to the training. About CMY The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is a non-profit organisation based in Victoria and has been shaping culture alongside multicultural young people and communities since 1988. CMY works to address systemic barriers that impact multicultural young people by: • Advocating for social change, challenging inequities and barriers that multicultural young people face. • Delivering support services and programs to young people and families. • Connecting and creating innovative opportunities for multicultural young people. • Amplifying the voices and experience of multicultural young people to shift narratives and influence systems. • Influencing government and policy makers with evidence-based information and lived experience. • Developing the knowledge, confidence and skills of other organisations, businesses and government. • Researching current issues affecting multicultural young people to inform what we do. Our work is youth-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. At CMY, we all play a part in shaping systems, attitudes and behaviours that create the society we all deserve.