headspace Youth Advisory Committee application
Applications are now open!

Are you aged between 18-24? Are you passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing? Do you want to get involved in your local community? Apply to join the headspace Elsternwick Youth Advisory Committee!

The headspace Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) provides those aged 16 to 25 with the opportunity to have their voice heard and take positive action to improve the mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young people in the community. 

headspace Elsternwick is operated by Alfred Health. 

What are the requirements?

Some of the key requirements for this role include:

  • Applicants must be between 16 and 24 years of age
  • Live, study, work or play in the Port Phillip, Bayside, Stonnington, Glen Eira and/or Stonnington areas. 
  • Have an interest and passion in local youth issues such as youth health, mental health, LGBTIQA+, homelessness and/or alcohol and other drug issues (this could also include a personal lived experience or supporting a family member/friend).
  • Can participate in fortnightly YAC meetings which will be held in person at the centre, for 1.5 hours on a Thursday.
  • Have capacity for minimum 5 hours a week commitment.
  • Willing and motivated to participate in the role for at least 12 months
  • Willing to get a Volunteer Working With Children's Check (for members over 18)
Please refer to the position description for additional requirements of this role. 

What do I do as part of the YAC?

Key roles and responsibilities:
  • Attend and actively participate in fortnightly YAC meetings.
  • Be available to attend regular community events and activities.
  • Work collaboratively and creatively with other members on YAC-led projects during meetings and between meetings.
  • Participate in Facebook discussions and stay active with updates, meetings and events.
  • Assist with creating social media content and other resources.
  • Assist with delivering presentations and workshops to young people at schools and universities with support from the Community Awareness Officer.
  • Provide input and feedback on headspace Elsternwick's services, processes and initiatives with a youth perspective. This may involve advising on changes, Centre design, website content and more.

Benefits:
  • Develop a range of skills including teamwork, health education, advocacy, public speaking, health promotion, project planning and event management.
  • Meet and work with health professionals and other young people who have an interest in youth mental health.
  • Experience working with members of the community from all walks of life and practice communication skills.
  • Contribute to improvements in youth mental health services.
  • Receive training in mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drugs and other associated topics.
  • References for education or employment opportunities.
  • The role is flexible with work, study and other responsibilities.
  • Create new friendships with passionate and like-minded young people.

What do I do next?

Please read the position description carefully before completing an application form. It provides further information about the role. Youth Advisory Committee Member Role Statement

Please fill out the form below to complete your application for the Elsternwick YAC 2024.

Need more information or have questions?

Email headspaceelsternwick@alfred.org.au or call (03) 9076 7500
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