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Help create a guide for adults to include young people when making decisions!

We’re looking for nine young people aged 12-25 years from across Tasmania to help us create a new Youth Participation and Empowerment Guide – a practical tool for adults to better include young people in decision-making.

By joining our Youth Steering Group, you’ll help make sure the Guide reflects the real-life voices, views and experiences of young people – like you!

We’re looking for young people who:

• Are open to working with other young people and being a part of group discussions.
• Are happy to share their thoughts and ideas to help shape the guide.
• Can commit to joining regular online meetings.
• Have access to a computer or laptop to join meetings

No experience needed! Just bring your ideas and willingness to help inform the guide.

You might help with things like:

• Giving feedback on ideas and draft documents
• Planning how we ask other young people for their feedback and input
• Share your views on how we communicate and share information in youth-friendly ways
• Launching the Guide once it’s finished!

Why should you join?

• Build leadership and teamwork skills
• Grow skills in self-advocacy (speaking up) and communication
• Influence government decision-makers and gain experience making decisions
• Meet and have fun with like-minded young people
• Get paid for your time and expertise – with members paid $35/hr for per meeting

What you need to know about meetings

• Online meetings will be held every 4-6 weeks for 1-2 hours per meeting,
• Meetings will take place from September 2025 to January 2026.
• The first two meetings will be held on Tuesday, 2nd and 23rd September from 5pm-6pm.
• Meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5pm following this. Dates to be confirmed.

What you need to know about the application process

• To be eligible, you must be aged 12-25 years and living in Tasmania and a member of the Tasmanian Youth Voice Network (it’s free!).
• If you are 16 years or older, you need to register to work with vulnerable people (RWVP). If you haven't registered already, YNOT can help you!
  • Why do I need a RWVP? We need young people to have a RWVP when they work with us for a longer period of time.
  • Please get in touch with YNOT if you want to know more.
• You will be notified about the outcome of your application by Friday 29 August
• The first meetings will be on Tuesday 2 September, 5PM-7PM and Tuesday 23 September, 5PM-6PM.

How do I apply?

• Applications close at 11:59PM, Sunday 17 August.
• Apply through the Tasmanian Youth Voice Network (TYVN)! [LINK to Network]

Questions?

• YNOT Project Officer, Rachael by email rachael@ynot.org.au or call/text 0409 289 184.

The Youth Participation and Empowerment Guide Steering Group is a joint initiative between YNOT and the Department for Children, Education and Young People (DECYP).