The Wellspring

The NSW Office of Children and Young People is seeking applications from young people living in NSW and interested in being appointed to the NSW Youth Advisory Council. Applications are particularly being sought from young people with experience and a keen interest in youth affairs.

The NSW Youth Advisory Council provides a direct avenue of communication between the young people of NSW and the NSW Government. The Council was established under the Youth Advisory Council Act (1989) and reports to the Minister for Youth, The Hon. Reba Meagher, MP.

The Council’s functions include:

• providing advice on the planning, development, integration and implementation of Government policies and programs concerning young people
• consulting and conducting forums with young people, community groups and government authorities on issues and policies concerning young people
• monitoring and evaluating legislation and Government policies and programs concerning young people and recommending changes if required

Appointments to the Youth Advisory Council will be for a period of 12 months. It is anticipated that appointments will be announced in January 2007.

Apply online or download a hardcopy application form to submit via post, fax or email at
http://www.youth.nsw.gov.au/yac/application_form/. Applications must be received by 5pm, Friday 29 September, 2006.

For more information, email yac@community.nsw.gov.au or telephone (02) 9716 2878.