The group meet regularly to ensure that headspace Werribee is a youth-friendly space, and to plan ways to get the word out there about how headspace can support young people who are going through a tough time. The group are involved with activities like:

• Planning and hosting events to raise awareness of mental health in the community
• Planning activities to use in community awareness workshops and assisting in the delivery of these at schools and in the community
• Setting up and manning information stalls to talk to young people about headspace Werribee and mental health
• Providing feedback about headspace Werribee's services
• Developing resources

To be eligible for membership, young people need to:

• Be between 16 – 25 years old
• Live, work, study or recreate in the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay area
• Be passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing
• Have the ability to work in a team and participate in group discussions, both in person and online
• Be motivated and willing to commit to the group for at least one year

You don't need to have any previous experience, or be an expert to join our YAG - we are looking for young people who are passionate about contributing to the mental health and wellbeing of young people in our community, in lots of different ways!

If you are keen, please read the Position Description and complete the application form.

If you have any questions, please email simone.webbey@orygen.org.au, or you can call on 8001 2366.