Western Young People’s Independent Network
WYPIN is for young people aged from 12 to 25 years from newly arrived and refugee backgrounds who want to make a difference. WYPIN uses a range of leadership, capacity building and advocacy strategies to engage culturally diverse youth across the western region.
If you are aged from 12 to 25 years and want to make a difference in your community, join the Western Young People’s Independent Network (WYPIN).
How can the program assist me?
In this program you can:
- gain leadership opportunities
- develop projects and campaigns
- volunteer to be on a working group and/or youth committee.
Some of our current projects include:
- an anti-racism working group
- an environment working group
- a recreation group
- an immigration and settlement committee
- a publication, photography and communications group
- a public transport committee.
How does this program work?
This program is independent and is directed by young people. We use drama, workshops and performance as a community education tool to explore issues of race and ethnicity.
Why do we run this program?
We play an important role in advocacy and policy development and are seen as a critical youth voice of refugee issues in the Western region of Melbourne.
Contact Us
| Program contact details: |
Co-ordinator, WYPIN |
| Phone number | 03 9680 8265 |
| Contact email address | wypin@mcm.org.au |
| Days of operation | Monday to Friday |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Geographical service operating areas | Western metropolitan area |
Find Us
Education, Training & Community Unit
Melbourne Citymission’s Education, Training & Community Unit supports people experiencing disadvantage to be socially included in their community. The range of complementary and engagement programs prepare residents in Melbourne’s North and West to enter the workforce, remain connected to education, engage with further training opportunities, and to develop enhanced connections with their local community.
