Youth Involvement
Australian Government Youth Steering Committee
Are you aged 12 to 25? Want to help the government understand what issues matter most to your generation? Apply for the Youth Steering Committee and shape the way the government works with Young Australians.
The Australian Government Youth Steering Committee is a new opportunity for you to work with the Minister for Youth and ensure that young people have a voice to government.
The Youth Steering Committee will support the development of a new youth engagement model and create new opportunities for young people to work with the government and contribute to policy. The committee will work closely with the Minister for Youth, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, and provide advice to the government on the experiences and policies that matter to young people. The Youth Steering Committee is supported by Australian Youth Affairs Coalition and the Australian Government Department of Education.
Members of the committee will attend training and have the opportunity to meet and network with young people, government officials, the Minister for Youth and Members of Parliament. The first meeting of the committee will be in Canberra between 20–24 November 2022. Travel, accommodation and meals will be paid by Australian Youth Affairs Coalition and the Australian Government Department of Education. Every member will also be paid an honorarium to recognise their contributions.
Apply
The Youth Steering Committee will include 15 young people between the age of 12 and 25. You don’t need any previous experience to apply. The Committee are looking for a diverse group of young people from right across the country.
Applications open on Monday 12 September and close on Wednesday 5 October. Applications are submitted using an online form.
Support is offered to complete the form and accept applications in a different format to ensure the application is accessible to you. You can contact info@ayac.org.au if you need support to apply.
