Youth Minister Peter Tinley has formally launched the Invisible Generation Project, a program designed to help young people from refugee backgrounds to achieve career goals.
An $8,000 Youth Engagement Grant from the Department of Communities has enabled the delivery of the 12-week project by the International Forum of Reconciliation and Peace.
The project offers eligible young people networks, information, skills and strategies in areas such as pre-employment and basic skill training, career counselling and pathway planning. It also facilitates volunteering positions, work placements or internships.
Participants attend workshops that focus on self-discovery, Australian culture, job skills training and physical activities. The project concludes with a group assignment that sees participants help plan and deliver a community event celebrating social harmony.
A planning committee that includes members of Perth’s South Sudanese community, representatives from the African Council Communities WA, and Thornlie MLA Chris Tallentire, oversees the Invisible Generation Project.
The Department of Communities’ Youth Engagement Grants program helps local governments and community organisations deliver projects aimed at achieving positive outcomes for people aged 10-18.