YRG Application

headspace Armadale Youth Reference Group - Expression of Interest

Are you 16-25 living in the City of Armadale or surrounding suburbs? Do you want to have a voice in your local community about mental health and youth issues?
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 alcohol and wellbeing. There are a number of roles you can play in a headspace local reference group, including:
- Leading a project in your local area
- Website and social media consultation and development
- 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 direct youth mental health services in the Armadale, Gosnells, Canning and Serpentine Jarrahdale region.
- Develop new skills
- Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
- Make a difference to youth mental health
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
- Young people from all walks of life
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Young People
- LGBTIQ+ young people
What does being a part of the headspace Armadale Youth Reference Group involve?

As a member of the YRG you will be expected to attend a monthly meeting on a Thursday night from 5.30-7:30 PM and to volunteer at events (such as expos and open days) when possible. You will also be expected to maintain communication through facebook, email and text message on a weekly basis.

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
- Travel costs reimbursed
- $25 for attending each meeting
headspace Armadale will provide some training and personal development opportunities
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E-mail *
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What language do you speak at home?
What country were you born in?
Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
Are you from a rural or remote area?
(Optional) Do you have a family member with a mental illness?
(Optional) Do you identify as having/had a mental illness?
Is this something that you would be happy & comfortable talking about?
Youth Reference Group Requirements *

I am 16-25 years old I have a valid Working with Children Check I don't have a WWC but am willing to obtain one I am able to attend at least one meeting per month (Thursday Nights from 5.30-7:30 PM) I am able to be involved in online discussions I am able to respond to communication (email, txt, etc) within 5 working days
Please tell us a little bit about yourself
Please describe why you would like to join the headspace Armadale Youth Reference Group
What skills and ideas could you bring to the Youth Reference Group?
(Optional) Are you involved in any other youth organisation? If yes, which ones and what is your involvement?
Is there anything else you would like to tell us or any questions you have?
Thank you for your interest. A headspace Armadale staff member will contact you within 5 working days to discuss your interest in our Youth Reference Group and let you know if you've been succesful in progressing to the next phase.

Please note: headspace Armadale often recieves a high volume of applications for the YRG and not all applications will be succesful.
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headspace Armadale Youth Reference Group - Expression of Interest