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INITIATIVE TITLE: YOUNG AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM OF THE YEAR PROJECT AND AWARD(YAMY) Organised by: Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) Contact Details: Islamic Council of Victoria, 66 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne; Email: admin@icv.org.au Funded by: Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Part of the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security) State: VIC Time Period of the Initiative: 2005‐present Number of Participants Involved: 800+ Target Group: Young Muslim between 14‐19 years of age Project Description: The Young Australian Muslim of the Year Project and Award aims to recognise the efforts of young people in contributing to the Australian community. Young Australian Muslim of the Year project supports the development of positive role models for Muslim Youth and recognises and celebrates existing role models. This project highlights the importance of contributing to the Australian community through personal achievement and community service. The award is unique in that it places the emphasis on the individual’s ability to contribute their skills, talent and time to the community, as opposed to recognising the individual for their skill or talent only. The YAMY award was initiated in 2005 by Muslim Community Cooperative Australia (MCCA) to facilitate the development of community mindedness in young Australian Muslims and to provide an opportunity to recognise the philanthropic and altruistic efforts of many young Muslims. During this time, 38 young Australian Muslims were recognised for Outstanding Community Service Achievements through the YAMY awards. Successes and Challenges: Conferences organised during the project were used to motivate young people to align their strengths with community services related activities. The YAMY award also helps in bringing about a positive change about the perception of Muslim youth as an integral part of the wider Australian society. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: N/A INITIATIVE TITLE: SELF‐ESTEEM, IDENTITY, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY (SILC) – FOR WOMEN WORKSHOPSOrganised by: Islamic Women’s Welfare Council of Victoria Contact Details: 169 Fitzroy Street, FITZROY 3065; Email: iwwcv@vicnet.net.au Funded by: Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Part of the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security) State: VIC Time Period of the Initiative: 2006‐2008 Number of Participants Involved: Around 150 participants for each workshop Target Group: Muslim women living in Shepparton, Cobram, Coburg, Broadmeadows, Brunswick, Glenroy, Carlton, Fitzroy, Newport and Dandenong. Project Description: This project was designed to increase participation by Muslim women in their own communities and the broader Australian community through workshops which provide information and training in leadership, study skills, parenting and family issues. SILC provided opportunities for Muslim women to develop their self‐confidence and sense of well‐being as they enhance their strengths and leadership skills. On completing one or more of the workshops, participants will have the capacity to support other women, both formally and informally or serve as resource persons, mentors or leaders to the community if they choose to do so. Women may also access the SILC workshops solely to enhance their awareness of issues that are important to them. Women are able to choose from any or all of the following streams‐ General Leadership, Leadership in Education & Skills, Leadership in Parenting, Leadership against Domestic Violence. Each module will provide Muslim women key frameworks that support them in recognising their rights and role as community members in the context of Australia. These frameworks include human rights, Islamic writings, citizenship rights and gender justice. IWWCV is a community welfare organisation established and managed by Muslim women for Muslim women. Their belief is that any meaningful change in the status of Muslim women is to be achieved through the improved situation of Muslim women individually and collectively. To this end, the Council developed the SILC initiative which lies at the heart of IWWCV’s commitment to increase women’s participation and voice in their community. Successes and Challenges: The workshops have helped Muslim women in their participation in wider Australian society and their interactions with non‐Muslims. Enhanced awareness of the Australian context has been a great success of the project. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: Feedback on the workshops was overwhelmingly positive. INITIATIVE TITLE: LEADERSHIP AUSTRALIA – A NEW GENERATIONOrganised by: Australian Multicultural Foundation Contact Details: Level 1, 185 Faraday Street, Carlton VIC 3053; Email: info@amf.net.au Funded by: Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Part of the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security) and Victorian Multicultural Commission State: VIC Time Period of the Initiative: 2008‐2009 Number of Participants Involved: 45 Target Group: Young Muslim Australians Project Description: This project was designed to deliver leadership and mentoring skills program to young Muslim Australians drawn from each state and territory in order to assist young Australian Muslims in developing and strengthening their ability to play an active role in the community. The program commenced with a three day intensive training program held in Melbourne before participants returned home to work on individual projects with the support of a local mentor. ‘Leadership Australia ‐ A New Generation’ involved workshops on leadership styles, social inclusion, mentoring skills, public speaking, communication skills and conflict resolution, issues affecting Muslim youth like isolation, discrimination and stereotyping, working with the media, as well as creating opportunities for participation in community activities/events and engagement with the wider community. The training involved leaders and experts from various sectors including corporate, community, government and philanthropy. Following the training program, the participants consulted with steering committee members to initiate and undertake a public presentation at one or more public forums. This involved speaking at a function, meeting or broader community forum about issues on Islam that will educate and engage participants to increase their understanding. These presentations could be to groups such as Rotary and Lions club s churches or schools. Successes and Challenges: The program was a very successful example of how support and mentoring for young Muslims generated a wide variety of opportunities for social inclusion and engagement with the wider community. As well as work on community projects and media related events, some participants went on to be politically active. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: Responses from feedback was very positive and past participants highly recommend this program. 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