Culturally and Racially Marginalised Girls and Young Women in South West Sydney: Equity of Opportunity and Civic Engagement

This report is the outcome of research conducted with culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) girls and young women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in South West Sydney in 2025. This research was carried out as a partnership between Western Sydney University (WSU) and Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre (WSMRC) with the aim of exploring the barriers and enablers impacting girls and young women's civic engagement and their aspirations within Australian society.