Summary

The MYAN WA Children and Young People from CALD Backgrounds Speak Out survey was conducted in 2015 with 296 children and young people participating. Participants in the consultation represented a diverse range of children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds including refugees, recent migrants, international students and children whose parents live in Australia on working visas. The children and young people shared views and insights about their lives and experiences. The final report was published in February 2016. This survey was one of the sources consulted when designing the MY Australia Census 2017.

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Methodology: A group of 12 young people from CALD backgrounds, aged 18 to 25 years, worked on the project from early in the design stage. Their responsibilities included input into consultation design, data collection and assisting with analysis. The use of a peer-led approach has been central to the success and richness of this consultation. 296 YP participated. The peer leaders helped to create a survey for young people up to the age of 18 years, then supported young people in their local community to complete the survey.

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Reports

• Commissioner for Children and Young People Western Australia, Children and Young People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds Speak Out, Commissioner for Children and Young People WA, Perth, Western Australia, 2016. Also available at https://www.ccyp.wa.gov.au/media/1411/report-cald-children-and-young-people-from-culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-backgrounds-speak-out-web-version-february-2016.pdf. Details