Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

Take the lead and join our Youth Advisory Committee! All different kinds of people can become leaders.

Purpose

If you are aged 15 – 25 years old and interested in being a leader in the community, a voice for other young people and having lots of fun, then join the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)! 

The purpose of YAC is to meet and talk about issues impacting young people on the Peninsula. 

There will be opportunities for you discuss issues which you are passionate about, as well as advise and provide feedback on Council programs, services and policy development. 

This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard! 

We meet Monday afternoons, 4pm - 6pm, at Tounnin Wominjeka Youth Hub in Rosebud. Remote access is available if you can’t always meet in person. 

What does the YAC do?

  • Meet every fortnight
  • Participate in a fun but structured meeting
  • Consult with the Council – they regularly ask YAC for their opinions as young people
  • Make snacks in the youth hub kitchen! 

What’s good about joining the YAC? 

  • Consultations – have your voice heard  
  • Decide on training opportunities – could include leadership, public speaking, first aid, AUSLAN or mental health first aid
  • Opportunities to participant in engaging with the community such as, community volunteer opportunities you feel passionate about 
  • Practice new skills you might not learn at school
  • Work in a team, connecting, negotiating, seeing how local government works
  • Set goals as a team to make a difference
  • Safe and empowering environment  

What sort of young person makes a good leader?

All different kinds of young people join our YAC. You don’t have to be confident, top of the class, or know all the answers. 

Good leaders often make other people feel heard and seen – they know how to include others. They are also able to negotiate and listen – sometimes in a committee we have to agree to disagree. 

As you gain experience, you will learn more about yourself and what types of things interest you. You will also find out what sort of leader you are.  

Location: Tounnin Wominjeka Youth Hub in Rosebud

Age groups: 15 – 25 years 

When: Mondays 

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm  

Dates

Monday 27th April

Monday 11th May

Monday 25th May

Monday 8th June

Monday 22nd June

 

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