About the Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) was established under the Youth Advisory Council Act (1989) to:

• Advise the Government of New South Wales, through the Minister (for Youth) on matters of concern to young people and Government policies and programs concerning young people
• Provide a channel of communication between the community and the Government in relation to matters concerning young people

The Council's functions are to:

• Advise the Minister on the planning, development, integration and implementation of Government policies and programs concerning young people
• Consult with young people, community groups and Government authorities on issues and policies concerning young people
• Monitor and evaluate legislation and Government policies and programs concerning young people and to recommend changes if required
• Conduct forums, approved by the Minister on issues of interest to young people
• Collect, analyse and provide the Minister with information on issues and policies concerning young people

Appointments to the Youth Advisory Council are for up to two years.

The Council usually holds up to eight meetings per year.  The Council also hosts consultations and forums as set out in the Council's functions listed above.

The Council has twelve members, and half of the members must be under the age of 25 years at the time of their appointment.

YAC applications are now open

The Minister responsible for Youth Affairs is seeking applications from people interested in being appointed to the NSW Youth Advisory Council. The Council was established under the Youth Advisory Council Act (1989) and provides advice to the Government through the Minister for responsible for Youth Affairs.

• Download an application form (Word document)
• Submit your application online
  

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 24 October 2011.

Send your completed form to:

• Email: yac@yac.nsw.gov.au
• Fax: (02) 9995 0428
• Post: The Executive Officer
  NSW Youth Advisory Council
  Office of Communities,
  Department of Education and Communities
  GPO BOX 7060
  Sydney NSW 2001
  

Further information

If you require further information about the application proccess, email yac@yac.nsw.gov.au.