Incubate September News

Representation on the Rise

The rise in representation of African community members in decision-making spaces is encouraging.

For the four African local council candidates, read how the pandemic was the catalyst for seeking change when gaps in responses harmed their community.

Nyadol Nyuon's appointment as Harmony Alliance Chair speaks to her passionate advocacy on human rights issues and calling out racism. We congratulate and wish her success in her role to improve conditions for migrant women. Read her courageous and often challenging journey to speak up and counteract the louder and harsher voices of media and society.

Young people will bear the brunt of COVID-19 recession. Meet you local MP by Youth Affairs Council Victoria is an initiative for young people to discuss their experience of COVID-19. Don't miss out on the opportunity to have a seat at the table and speak on the issues affecting you.

 
 

Nyadol Nyuon is the new Harmony Alliance Chair

Congratulations to Nyadol on her appointment.

Wishing her all the success as she works towards her top 3 goals of improving digital literacy among migrant women, connecting with grassroots women’s organisations and building relationships with institutions to better integrate migrant women into society.

 
 

Meet the African Australians Driven to Politics

Four African-Australians are set to make history in the upcoming local council election.

They are running in the wake of the hard lockdown of the public housing towers in Melbourne with a clear message that African Australians want a seat at the decision-making table.

 
 

Meet your MP to Discuss COVID-19

COVID-19 is a generation-defining event which will have a disproportionate, long-term impact on young people’s lives.

Youth Affairs Council Victoria is supporting young people to meet with their local MP to discuss their experience of COVID-19 and the issues that affect them.

You deserve to have a seat at the table on the decisions that affect you.

 
 

Promoting Healthy Beauty for Young Girls

Rumbidzai Mudzengi wants women of colour to embrace their skin, despite the limited makeup options.

Through her workshops, she helping young people realise that despite there being limited representations in Australia's beauty industry, there's still a space for them.

 
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