What is the headspace Local Youth Reference Group?
 
headspace Tamworth is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health.

There are a number of roles you can play in a headspace local reference group, including:
- leading a project in your local area
- website consultation and development
- research and evaluation of headspace services
- consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, radio ads etc
- peer support and mentoring
 
By getting involved you will:
- have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services in Australia
- develop new skills
- meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
- make a difference to youth mental health
 
headspace will provide training to support you to participate in the above groups or activities.
 
How do I get involved?

Complete the application form below and you will receive an email acknowledgement of your submission.
alternatively, you can drop it into our local office at 2 Darling Street Tamworth.




Who can apply?
 
We are looking for anyone aged between 16 and 25 who are keen to be involved with their local
headspace centre and community.

We are looking for up to 10 local young people to join the group.
 
We want you to apply if:
- you feel passionate about and are interested in mental health issues
- you have lived-experienced with mental health issues, personally and/or with friend or family member
 
The group is also keen to hear the voices of Aboriginal young people, young people from different cultural backgrounds, young people from rural, regional and remote areas, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people and young people who have been homeless.