This paper seeks to deepen the community's understanding of the issues that affect CALD young people in Deception Bay. The premise of this paper is that if decision makers and policy implementers were aware of the depth and the breath of issues faced by CALD young people, then a more informed response - built on shared understanding and commitment - could be implemented across the whole community. This is the first known paper to document the collective knowledge of workers in Deception Bay.
As of the 27-4-16 lit review indicators were: Migration and settlement, Coping with a different language, Culture shock and self-identity, Racism, Education and learning, Getting a job and managing money, Social disadvantage, Relationships with family, Family responsibilities, Inter-generational conflict and cultural disconnection, Inter-cultural interaction, Accessing social services, Participating in civic life and decision making
Methodology: Whilst the paper draws on anecdotal evidence from community workers, ESL teachers and members of the multicultural community, efforts have been made to link such evidence with statistical information and research findings from previous reports.