About the Multicultural Youth Network
Twenty outstanding young Victorians have been appointed to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) for 2026, following a comprehensive statewide recruitment process.
Representing multicultural and multifaith communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria, the new MYN members will advise the VMC and the Victorian government on key challenges and opportunities facing multicultural young people. The network will offer informed insights on priority issues including mental health, education, employment, racism, discrimination, and community representation.
The MYN officially commenced its new term on Wednesday 4 March, meeting for the first time to begin shaping its priorities and focus areas for 2026.
The MYN comprises up to 20 members aged between 18 and 25 who live, work or study in Victoria. Members reflect a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, faith and gender backgrounds, ensuring a broad representation of young multicultural voices across the state.
Regional areas
MYN members represent communities from across Victoria, spanning metropolitan, regional and rural areas, including the following locations:
| Region | Areas in region |
|---|---|
| Barwon South West | Colac Otway, Corangamite, Glenelg, Greater Geelong, Moyne, South Grampians, Surf Coast, Warrnambool and Queenscliffe |
| Grampians | Ararat, Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Moorabool, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, West Wimmera and Yarriambick |
| Loddon Mallee | Buloke, Macedon Ranges, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Greater Bendigo, Gannawarra, Mildura, Mount Alexander and Swan Hill |
| Hume | Alpine, Benalla, Wodonga, Greater Shepparton, Indigo, Mansfield, Mitchell, Moira, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Towong and Wangaratta |
Metropolitan areas
| Region | Areas in region |
|---|---|
| North and West Metropolitan | Banyule, Brimbank, Darebin, Hobson’s Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley, Morland, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Yarra |
| Southern Metropolitan | Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Glen Eira, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip and Stonington |
| Eastern Metropolitan | Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Rangers |
Role and responsibilities of the network
MYN and its members will:
- Assist the VMC in its commitment to multicultural affairs in the local regions, including promoting the benefits of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity
- Provide information and advice to the VMC on a range of policy areas, including issues and challenges impacting multicultural communities for example mental health, family violence, employment, racism, representation and other priorities
- Identify opportunities to improve multicultural young people’s health and wellbeing, connections with their community, and pathways to achieve their goals
The recruitment process seeks to appoint young community members, across Victoria’s eight regions to achieve a balance of experience, diverse backgrounds and expertise.
Further information
If you have any questions about the MYN or need assistance, please email the Victorian Multicultural Commission at: myn@vmc.vic.gov.au.
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