Youth Reference Group Member - Wagga, Voluntary, NSW - Wagga Wagga
- Engage with youth to promote mental health and wellbeing.
- Plan and organise events for young people in the community.
- Provide feedback on local youth and health services.
Salary: Volunteer
Are you aged between 16 and 25 and live in the Riverina area? Do you have something to say about youth mental health and wellbeing? Are you interested in planning and organising special events for young people?
headspace Wagga Wagga believes youth participation is fundamental to the delivery of quality services for young people. This is why we have a youth reference group to assist with our centre, engagement within the community and linking with our consortium partners. If you're aged between 16 - 25 we would love for you to be a part of it.
We meet fortnightly on Thursday 4:30 - 5:30pm, with a very casual and relaxed atmosphere that encourages people to speak as much or as little as they want.
Who can apply?
We are looking for anyone aged between 16 and 25 who is interested in promoting youth mental health and wellbeing in the Riverina area.
We want you to apply if:
You are keen to plan and deliver events or projects to connect young people in your community
You feel passionate about and are interested in mental health issues and young people’s health and wellbeing in our community.
You have had your own experiences of feeling depressed, anxious or another mental health issue.
You have a friend or family member who has/or had a mental illness or addiction.
headspace Wagga Wagga is excited to hear the voices of all young people including, Indigenous young people, young people from different cultural and language backgrounds, young parents, young people from rural and remote areas, young people of diverse sexualities and genders, young men and young people who have been homeless.
What is the headspace Wagga Wagga Youth Reference Group?
Our Youth Reference Group (YRG) is made up of young people aged 16–25 who want to improve youth mental health and wellbeing in their community.
They ensure the centre stay youth-friendly, inclusive and representative of the diverse experiences of young people across the Riverina.
There are a number of roles you can play in the YRG, including:
- Planning and organising special events
- Helping us to make our centre responsive to young people’s needs
- Giving feedback about local youth and health services
- Presentations and activities with high schools, TAFE and community organisations
- Accessing training and development opportunities
- Media promotions and interviews and publicity
- Sharing your experiences and encouraging early help seeking
By getting involved you will:
- Have the opportunity to have your say on local services
- Develop new skills
- Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
- Make a difference to youth mental health in your community.
For more details download the - YRG Application Guide
If you have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement Officer:
Name: Kane Stewart
Email: kane.stewart@headspacewagga.org.au
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