WE WANT YOU....for our Youth Reference Group

Are you passionate about youth mental health?

Do you have a big idea for an event, campaign or a social group we can offer at headspace?

Are you keen to step into a volunteer role with the headspace Emerald Youth Reference Group?

Then this is the role for you! 

Find the YRG Position Description HERE!

What is the YRG?

YRG is a diverse team of young volunteers aged between 12 - 25 years old who are passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing.

The YRG is a great opportunity to connect with others, share ideas, and to influence and help shape how we support young people in our community. You help create a more culturally safe and inclusive centre for young people to access. 

There are a number of roles you can play in YRG, including: 

• Leading a project in your local area 
• Website consultation and development 
• Research and evaluation of headspace services 
• Consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, radio ads etc 
• Peer support and mentoring 

  By getting involved you will: 

• Have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services
• Develop new skills 
• Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health  
• Make a difference to youth mental health  

  headspace Emerald will provide training to support you to participate in your YRG role.

Who can apply?

• Anyone aged between 12 and 25 
• Live in the Central Highlands 
• Have experienced mental health challenges or supported someone who has. 
• Passionate about and are interested in mental health 

YRG is open to all young people. We encourage applications from young people from First Nations communities, multicultural communities, LGBTQIA+ young people, and young men to support diverse perspectives and inclusive decision-making. YRG ensure that our service is appropriate, acceptable, accessible and sustainable for all young people within the community. 

What is involved?

• Attending monthly catch-ups.
• Help create, plan and facilitate events.
• Create content for social media and advertising.
• Support headspace staff at stalls, festivals and community events. 
• Meet with us and give advice on our service, projects, programs and issues
• Undertaking training in areas that interest you within youth mental health.

By providing a variety of activities, we hope to provide the opportunity to draw on our YRG strengths, abilities and capabilities, while also appealing to a broad range of interests.