The media forum is a youth-led initiative that is funded by the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) and coordinated in partnership by the Ethnic Youth Council (EYC) and the Multicultural Multifaith Youth Network (MMYN).

The purpose of the forum is to increase awareness of the impact of racial vilification; and to empower and encourage marginalised young people to have a greater voice in the media on an ongoing basis. The program includes visual presentations, a panel discussion, a debate and an opportunity for participants to contribute to a table discussion on the subject.

Featured Events

Facilitator: Cristina Marras - Spectrum MRC
Panelists:
Julian Morrow (Chasers)
George Lekakis (VMC)
Santo Cilauro (Working Dog productions)
Demetrio Zema (Youth Ambassador for Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission)
Agnes Cusack (New Australian Media)
Trent McCarthy (Comedian: Who is Abdul Smith?)
Crystal Cartwright

The Great Debate
The topic: "Is it the media's responsibility to combat racial vilification?"

Facilitator: Nazeem Hussain
For: Maysa Abouzaid, Aamer Rahman, Nasya Bahfen
Against: Saeed Saeed, Hala Abdelnour, Trent McCarthy

Further details on speakers & panelists will be updated shortly.

Guest performances:
Morning: Terence Penk (from NZ: Musical director, Pianist)
Lunch: Firas
Anti-Racism-Action-Band

Registration a MUST as places are limited.

To request registration form or for information, please email media_forum@hotmail.com