Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council is a passionate group of up young people who play an important role in making our service be youth-focused, by:
- Giving advice from a young person’s perspective
- Helping us to consider the needs of young people when delivering services
- Reviewing information we provide to the public
- Providing feedback on how we handle complaints from consumers
- Gathering feedback from other young people
Member qualities
You must:
- be aged between 12-21 years
- currently live in WA
- have used Perth Children Services, Mental Health (CAMHS) or Community Health (public school health nurse, Child Development Service)
You would be a great addition to the Youth Advisory Council if you:
- want to improve health services for children and young people in WA
- have confidence to speak up and share your thoughts and ideas
- are motivated and willing to be part of extra activities outside of the meetings
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and/or linguistically diverse (including arrival as a refugee), LGBTQIA+ or have a disability
- have connections with other young people (e.g. through community groups, schools, clubs)
The details
- Meetings are currently held online on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4.30pm – 6pm
- We ask members to commit to involvement for at least 2 years
The benefits
- Meet other young people and develop skills like working in groups and representing the needs of your peers
- $35 per hour is provided to cover out of pocket expenses
- Training and mentoring offered
For more information about the Youth Advisory Council, email CAHS.Consumers@health.wa.gov.au
Last Updated:
09/12/2022