The New South Wales Youth Advisory Council (YAC) was established in 1989 under the Youth Advisory Council Act, to ensure that young people participate in the development of Government policies and programs which concern them.
The Youth Advisory Council advises the NSW Government on:
- Issues of concern to young people (aged 12-25) in NSW;
- Government policies relating to young people; and,
- Youth-related programs.
To find out more about the Youth Advisory Council download the FAQs or contact Cat Wright, YAC Executive Officer on 02 9286 7206 or email yac@yac.nsw.gov.au.
2010 Youth Advisory Council members
Twelve YAC members were announced by the Minister for Youth, The Hon. Peter Primrose MP, in 2010. They are:
Travis Holland, 23 - Hill Top
Emre Mehmet, 19 – Birrong
Jacob Wray, 16 – Moruya
Samir Kinger, 16 - Wattle Grove
Katy Brownless, 23 – South Martoota
Kaitlyn Carlia, 19 - Harrington Park
Maydina Penrith, 21 – Griffith
Ricky Leong, 19 – Ryde
Mitchell Dahlstrom, 17 – Moree
Paige Labone, 17 – Woy Woy
Mariah Okeroa, 17 – Castle Hill
Stephanie Nehme, 16 - Blacktown
Priority issues
The Youth Advisory Council has consulted young people and other interested parties on a range of issues.
In August 2009 the Youth Advisory Council held a forum on Youth Homelessness. Download the Youth Homelessness Forum Report.
In 2008, the Youth Advisory Council sought opinions from young people and other interested parties on these issues:
In 2006, the Youth Advisory Council sought opinions from young people and other interested parties on these issues:
In 2005, the Youth Advisory Council sought opinions from young people and other interested parties on these issues:
Youth Advisory Council Annual Reports
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