What is the headspace Hobart Youth Reference Group?

What is the headspace Hobart Youth Reference Group?

headspace Hobart is a program of The Link Youth Health Service (The Link). The Youth Reference Group (YRG) is a group of young people who are passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of our friends, families, and communities.
We are:

● Aged 16-25

● Volunteers

● Young people from diverse backgrounds (including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ+), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI).

● Interested in, and passionate about mental health and wellbeing of

young people.

What we do:

● Fortnightly meetings

● Promote headspace (and The Link Youth Health Service- our Lead Agency) at local community events

● Input into Centre policies and procedures

● Input into Centre design

● Assist with staff recruitment

● Assist with resource development

● Collaborate on promotional activities and ideas

Group members have the opportunity to develop skills in areas such

as:

● Media and communications

● Events

● Creative arts

● Youth Mental Health First Aid

● Advocacy
Tell us about you- as much as you feel comfortable sharing.

The Link is a place where everyone is safe and respected. Being safe means: not feeling threatened; not being judged; having your privacy respected; and having a safe space to get help.
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What is the headspace Hobart Youth Reference Group?

Tell us about you- as much as you feel comfortable sharing.

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