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.

Further information

For more information on the Youth Advisory Council and information on becoming a member of the Council, please contact the Executive Officer NSW Youth Advisory Council

Phone: 9995 0532

Email: yac@yac.nsw.gov.au

Post:

The Executive Officer

NSW Youth Advisory Council

Council Office of Communities,

Department of Education and Communities

GPO BOX 7060

Sydney NSW 2001