DiverseCity (Youth Reference Group Member), Voluntary, QLD - Gladstone
- Volunteer role with DiverseCity focusing on youth mental health.
- Opportunity to lead projects and influence mental health services.
- Engage with a diverse team of young volunteers aged 16-25.
Employer: Roseberry Qld
Are you passionate about youth mental health?
Do you have a big idea for an event, campaign or a social group we can offer at headspace?
Are you keen to step into a volunteer role with DiverseCity?
Then this is the role for you!
What is DiverseCity?
DiverseCity is a diverse team of young volunteers aged between 16 - 25 years old who are passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing.
DiverseCity is a great opportunity to connect with others, share ideas, and to influence and help shape how we support young people in our community. You help create a more culturally safe and inclusive centre for young people to access.
There are a number of roles you can play in DiverseCity, 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 your DiverseCity role.
Who can apply?
- Anyone aged between 16 and 25
- Live in the Gladstone Region
- Have experienced mental health challenges or supported someone who has.
- Passionate about and are interested in mental health
DiverseCity is open to all young people. We encourage applications from young people from First Nations communities, multicultural communities, LGBTQIA+ young people, and young men to support diverse perspectives and inclusive decision-making. DiverseCity ensure that our service is appropriate, acceptable, accessible and sustainable for all young people within the community.
What is involved?
- Attending weekly catch-ups.
- Help create, plan and facilitate events.
- Create content for social media and advertising.
- Support headspace staff at stalls, festivals and community events.
- Meet with us and give advice on our service, projects, programs and issues
- Undertaking training in areas that interest you within youth mental health.
By providing a variety of activities, we hope to provide the opportunity to draw on our DiverseCity's strengths, abilities and capabilities, while also appealing to a broad range of interests.
How do I get involved?
Complete the application form here
For more information contact:
Name: Community Engagement Team
Phone: (07) 4903 1921
Email: awareness@headspacegladstone.com.au
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