YAC Application Form

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headspace Caloundra's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is currently recruiting. Applications are now open and will close 10th Feb 2026 but we'll recruiting as we go and may close early, so don't wait!
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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Preferred Name
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Pronouns* This field is required.
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Age* This field is required.To be eligible to apply for YAC you must be aged between 15 – 25
Age
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Phone Number* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.
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Do you have any dietary requirements?* This field is required.We usually get pizza for our YAC meetings! Do you have any dietary requirements or preference for pizza?
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The YAC will undertake various roles and responsibilities. Please tick below if you can commit to the following:* This field is required.
Meetings every 3rd Tuesday from 3:30-5pm (80% attendance required) in Caloundra
Meetings every 3rd Tuesday from 4-5:30pm (80% attendance required) in Caloundra
12 month membership with YAC
Working on projects outside of designated meeting times
Regular email/WhatsApp contact
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Please tick below if you identify with one or more of the following* This field is required.
Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander
LGBTQIA+
Living with a Disability
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse
None of the above
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YAC is an inclusive space for everyone. As a way to advocate, members may want to share their lived experience of mental health or other life challenges. Please tick below if you identify with experiencing one or more of the following* This field is required.
Mental health challenges
Concerns or difficulties with alcohol & other drugs
Caring for someone with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges
Chronic health and/or a disability
Homelessness/housing insecurity
Have used a headspace service
None of the above
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Tell us a bit about yourself!* This field is required.Tip! What are you interested in, a unique life experience, have you volunteered before?
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Why do you want to be part of the headspace Caloundra YAC?* This field is required.What has motivated you to apply? What do you want to get out of being part of YAC?
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Here are some examples of the opportunities with being involved in YAC. Let us know what might interest you:* This field is required.
Hosting headspace promotion stalls in the community
Organising events e.g. Youth & Mental Health Week, NAIDOC, Pride Month
Sitting on interview panels to help recruit headspace staff
Running fun and creative activities for young people who are on the waitlist for mental health support
Marketing and Social Media compaigns
Public speaking opportunities in schools and community events
Give feedback on the service to make it feel youth-friendly e.g. changing the language on forms and waiting room projects
Apply to attend headspace National Conference as a youth representative
Mental health training courses
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Do you have skills, talents or passion areas that you can share with YAC?* This field is required.Tip! Tell us about any hidden talents you may have (like making epic Instagram reels) or passion areas such as LGBTQIA+ advocacy
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Tell us about an activity or event you'd like to organise through headspace Caloundra.* This field is required.What challenges do young people face around mental health? What could we do to educate/reduce the stigma around these challenges? How could we encourage young people to access headspace services?
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How did you hear about our Youth Advisory Council?* This field is required.
Social Media
Website
School/Uni/Tafe
Friend or family
Community Organisation
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