headspace Shepparton's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Application Form

headspace Shepparton's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Application

Volunteer Application Form
Welcome to headspace Shepparton's 2024 YAC Volunteer Application! We are very glad to know you are interested in participating in our program.

Who can apply?

Anyone aged between 15 and 24 years who is passionate about youth mental health, wellbeing and wants to make a positive difference in the community.

We actively encourage applications from all young people, though we highly encourage young people from below mentioned cohorts to apply as well.
- Young people with lived experience of mental illness and/or have accessed headspace services in the past
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young people
- Young people from multicultural and refugee backgrounds
- Young people who identify as LGBTQIA+
- Young people with a disability
- Young people who have experienced homelessness
- Young men
Please read the position description attached below carefully before completing this application form.

It provides information about the roles and responsibilities, and benefits from being a part of the YAC.

Please Note: Applications close on 29th March 2024.

If you have any queries, do not hesitate to reach our Community Awareness Coordinator at frankie.doig@gvhealth.org.au or call 03 5823 8800.

We look forward to reading your application! 💚
Position Description for Youth Advisory Committee Volunteers

Personal Details*

	Enter your response in full below.
Name
Pronouns
Gender
Date of Birth
Mobile Number
Email
Address

Which situation currently describes your circumstances?*

SchoolTAFEUniversityWorking (p/t, casual or f/t)Transition from school to workLooking for Employment
Are you applying for one of the following identifiedpositions? You can choose more than one answer.*

Young person with a disabilityAboriginal or Torres Strait IslanderRefugee or asylum seeker backgroundMigrant or multicultural backgroundCulturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgroundLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+)Young ParentYoung person living with a mental illnessYoung person with past lived experience of mental illnessNone of the above
How is an Identified Position on the Committee different?

Being in an identified position on the Youth Advisory Committee means that you might be asked to give input both as a young person and as a person who identifies with the community you have identified. The work that you do would be the same as the other Committee members.
Do you have accessibility requirements? If yes, please note down the details.
Tell us a bit about yourself! We want to know about your hobbies, interests and passions.*
Why would you be a great YAC member? What are some of your skills, talents, interests or ideas that you can bring to the group? (e.g. organised, creative, good at team work etc.)*
What are you hoping to get out of the YAC? *
We expect Youth Advisory Committee members to come to at least 80% of meetings. Meetings will be held every 2-3 weeks. What is your current availability? Please explain your commitments to work, study or other volunteering. *
Is there anything else you want to share with us?
How did you get to know about the Youth Advisory Committee?*

Social MediaWebsiteSchool/TAFE/UniCommunity Organisationheadspace ClinicianFriends/FamilyOther
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