If you are 12-25 years old and passionate about making a difference, headspace is looking for you.

The local youth organisation wants young people of all diverse walks of life to join its Youth Advisory Group (YAG).

The volunteer position will give you a chance to have your say and get actively involved in helping your community.

headspace aims to have young people involved in every aspect of the decision-making for the centre to ensure young people's voices and opinions remain front and centre.

What does a YAG do?

• Plan and run youth events, workshops, school talks, community awareness headspace stalls at festivals and more.
• Use social media platforms to connect with and empower other young people and their families
• Assist in the design and development of the centre - shaping the delivery of headspace services, including policy, staff recruitment and training
• represent headspace at events for local organisations/services/schools

headspace wants to hear from a diverse range of voices. You are especially encouraged to apply if you:

• have experienced your own struggles or feel passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of local young people
• are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person, have a disability or identify as LGBTIQAP+
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If this sounds like something you'd like to be part of, complete an expression of interest form here: https://buff.ly/2Cnbv1T

If you have any further questions about the YAG or headspace, contact your nearest Community Engagement Officer:

Madeline Seely, headspace Lismore, phone 0418 769 174, or Damien Becker, headspace Tweed Heads, phone 0437 188 715.