At headspace Armadale we believe that youth participation is fundamental to the delivery of quality services for young people. headspace aims to provide young people with opportunities to meaningfully participate and collaborate in our daily operations, events and services.
What is the headspace Local Youth Reference Group?
The Youth Reference Group (YRG) is a group of young people aged 16-25 who are passionate about mental health and are interested in helping to promote headspace Armadale to the local community. As a member, your voice will not only be heard but your input will be acted upon within the centre. You will help us to organise and run youth events in the local community, ensure headspace Armadale is relevant for young people and have the opportunity to network and create contacts in the industry that can help you throughout your working life.
headspace Armadale is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health and wellbeing.
Opportunities and skills involved:
- Planning, implementing and evaluating Youth Led Projects/events
- Developing and facilitating programs
- Co-facilitating workshops, particularly in schools
- Designing social media content and flyers
- Networking and building community connections
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Providing a voice for our centre and service delivery in response to young people's needs
- Developing knowledge and skills for resume experience
- Consultations around resource development such as, documents, factsheets, brochures, referral forms etc
Who are we looking for?
- Young people with lived experiences of mental health
- Those who know someone who has experienced a mental health issue
- Passionate individuals with an interest in mental health and youth issues
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Young People
- LGBTIQA+ young people
- Young people of disability
Requirements:
As a member of the YRG you will be expected to attend a monthly meeting on a Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 PM and to volunteer at events, activities and proegrams. You will also be expected to maintain communication through facebook, email and messenger and complete the online headspace orientation training.
What you get:
- New skills and training
- Building connections with your community
- Social space to meet other young people
- Food at meetings
- headspace merchandise including T-shirt
- Potential reference and volunteer experience
- $30 for attending each meeting