Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

headspace is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health in their local community. There are a number of roles you can play in the headspace Bentleigh Youth Advisory Committee, including:

  • Leading and participate in youth projects in your local area
  • Represent headspace at community events and activities
  • Research and evaluation of headspace services
  • Consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, radio ads etc. 
  • Media Spokesperson

By getting involved you will:

  • Have the opportunity to have your say and influence youth mental health services in Australia
  • Develop new professional skills and networks 
  • Be part of a team of other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
  • Make a difference to youth mental health including your own! 

headspace Bentleigh will provide some training to support you to participate in the above groups or activities