Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 at 3:02:32 PM
Are you:
- An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person aged between 15 and 25 years old?
- Living in Western Australia?
- Interested in making a difference and having your voice heard?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you can apply to join the Ministerial Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) to have your voice heard and help shape the future of young people in WA! Applications close at 10pm Wednesday 2 October 2024.
Why become a MYAC member?
In addition to having the opportunity to play a key role on the development of the next Action Plan for young people in Western Australia, MYAC members will have the opportunity to:
- Develop confidence, social connections, and leadership skills, whilst playing a key role in providing advice to government on topics that you're passionate about.
- Get real world experience and develop skills providing advice directly to government, working with the Minister for Youth and the Department of Communities.
- Represent your peers and draw from your lived experiences to provide advice to government on issues that are important to you.
How can you apply?
To apply you need to fill out the application form, submit your resume and provide answers to the following:
- Tell the Minister for Youth why you are interested in applying to be a member of the MYAC.
- What do you think are the top issues most important for young people in Western Australia that the Minister for Youth should know about?
- If you were the Minister for Youth, how would you address the issues that you have outlined?
To apply or for further information about MYAC, please visit the www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/ministerial-youth-advisory-councilor or email youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au
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