Multicultural Youth Development

Working With Young People, Strengthening Communities

MYSA supports youth and young families from multicultural backgrounds in South Australia.

What’s On

MEET OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE
Check out our current group programs, upcoming workshops and events.

In the last 5 years

Newly arrived youth and young families effectively settled in South Australia.

Young people supported into education, training or employment.

Youth and young families transitioned into stable, affordable long-term housing.

About MYSA

Multicultural Youth South Australia Inc (MYSA) is the state representative advisory, advocacy and service delivery body for multicultural youth and young families aged 12 – 35 years. We provide a range of services and programs to ensure young people have the resources and opportunities they need to fully participate in the life of the community.

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Our Community, Our Stories

Have Tea With a Refugee returns for Refugee Week 2026

Have Tea With a Refugee returns for Refugee Week 2026

Have Tea With a Refugee returns for Refugee Week 2026 Refugee Week 2026 is just around the corner, and MYSA is once again bringing Have Tea With a Refugee to the Gawler Place Canopy in Rundle Mall! This year’s theme, A Million Stories, is a powerful reminder of the...

Finding Belonging in a New Country: Ahmed’s Circle

Finding Belonging in a New Country: Ahmed’s Circle

A Difficult Start My name is Ahmed I’m 17 years old, and I’m from Ethiopia. I came to Australia just over two years ago. My uncle sponsored me to come here after I lost my parents. I was excited. I thought coming to Australia meant I’d finally be safe, have an...

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Makes a Difference

Every dollar donated helps young people learn, grow and thrive.

Youth Voices

Our impact is best reflected in the voices of the young people we support.

Aisha, 18

MYSA helped me build confidence and make friends from all over the world. The mentors were incredibly supportive, and I learned so much about navigating life in Australia.

Ben, 21

The career counselling sessions were really helpful, and I even got to participate in a work experience program. Now, I'm studying something I love at uni! MYSA's youth programs are awesome.

Priya, 16

Being part of MYSA's cultural celebration events has been amazing. It's so good to see my own culture represented and to learn about other cultures too.

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