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 and headspace Elsternwick are two centres with one team, and will provide some training to support you to participate in the above groups or activities
