Share your voice and ideas with decision-makers
Are you a CREATE Young Consultant who has used your voice in Youth Advisory Groups (YAGs), at the CREATE conference or in other ways? Take your passion for changing the care system to the next level by joining a Young Person Board or Committee.
What are Boards and Committees?
- Boards and Committees are ways to have influence and be involved in decision-making processes
- They are opportunities to share your ideas, experiences and perspectives with decision-makers in group meetings with other people who bring their own perspectives and ideas.
Why join a Board or Committee?
“I like being involved because it helps me to get a better perspective on what’s happening in the out-of-home care sector. It also is a great way to meet new people and gain new knowledge”
- Being on a Board or Committee is great for your resume and work experience
- In most cases you will receive compensation for your valuable time
- Your input will help to improve the lives of those in care and with a care experience.
FAQs
We have opportunities to join Boards and Committees all around Australia. We usually meet online but there can sometimes be face-to-face meetings. This means that these opportunities are inclusive of where you live, whether that’s in a big City or rural or regional area.
If you are not old enough or don’t have enough experience to participate in a Board or Committee just yet, CREATE has Youth Advisory Groups, consultation opportunities and events you can get involved in right now! Contact your State team for more ways to get involved.
Board and Committee memberships are pretty big commitments! That’s why they’re so great for your resume. But if you’ve got a lot going on with work, uni or life, it might be better to get involved in YAGs, consultation opportunities and events in you State until you can commit to these bigger opportunities which usually require 12 or more months of your commitment.
As each Board and Committee is a little different, see individual opportunities for more details about compensation.
If you are under 18, you must discuss your nomination with your parent, guardian, care or caseworker and have them sign the form.
Yes, you can! Even if you don’t want to use them as a referee, it is still a good idea to give them a heads up that you are applying so they can support your application.
Do you have a question that’s not answered here? Contact create@create.org.au for more information.
Current opportunities
Ministerial Youth Advisory Board | Queensland
Expressions of interest are open to join the Ministerial Youth Advisory Board (MYAB). CREATE is looking for EOI’s from young people aged 18-21 years with experience of residential care in Queensland. We will select up to 9 young people to be Board members.
What is involved
Attend quarterly meetings (approx 2 hours plus 1 hour preparation time) where you will share your opinions, ideas and perspectives about what it’s like to live in residential care and what would make it better.
Who can apply
- Young people aged 18-21 who are living in Queensland and have residential care experience in Queensland
- Must have completed Speak Up Training (SUP) Level 3 or be willing to complete the training as soon as possible
- Be able to attend 4 meetings a year. This might be a mix of face to face and online meetings. You would not need to cover the cost of travel.
Will I be paid for my time?
Membership is for 12 months and you will be reimbursed for your time.
How to apply
Click the button below to fill out your application before Monday, 17 June. For more information, check out the FAQs document.
Contact kathryn.burke@create.org.au for more information.
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