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Carers WA Youth Advisory Group Member EOI Application

About the Youth Advisory Group

Carers WA has an established Youth Advisory Group (YAG). Carers WA believe it is import that young people are at the centre of shaping what youth engagement looks like at Carers WA. We are currently recruiting two Young Carers aged between 16 to 25, this would be for a 12 month term with the option to extend for an additional 12-month term with members able to do a maximum of 24-month term.


What will I do as part of the Youth Advisory Group?

Over the 12 month term the group will:

  • Be involved in training and upskilling opportunities such as advocacy, working with diverse groups and writing policy.
  • Have a voice in programs, policies, and initiatives that affect young carers at Carers WA.
  • Meeting with staff and external stakeholders involved in driving change, such as advocacy groups, politicians, and others.

What is the commitment?


The meetings take place on Tuesday evenings from 4pm to 6pm. Meetings will run monthly.

The meetings will be held at Carers WA, 182 Lord Street in Perth. We will aim to be as flexible as possible, giving options for participation either online or in person. We will also be mindful of busy periods in your life, such as exams, cultural holidays, or commitments in your caring role.

There may also be opportunities to do additional small pieces of work outside of the meetings.


What will you receive as part of the YAG?

This is a paid position. YAG members are reimbursed:

  • $30 per hour for each meeting (Meetings are two-hours in duration)
  • $30 for work outside of meetings when required (i.e providing feedback on documents, designing, evet planning, etc...)
  • Reasonable travel expenses, including public transport or mileage too and from your home, work, or school, as well as any parking expenses), excluding taxi's (except in exceptional circumstances).
  • Food is provided for in-person meetings and can be arranged for those living regionally where delivery is possible.
This will be paid into your nominated bank account.


Am I eligible?

To be eligible for the YAG you must:
  • Be aged 16 to 25 years old
  • Live in Western Australia
  • Be a current or previous young carer*
  • Have a willingness to share ideas
  • Commit to attending the regular group meetings (to the best of your ability)
  • Have support networks in place that will enable you to participate in the group.
  • Be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check if you are over 18 (the application fee will be paid for and we will help you with this).
  • Have parent/guardian consent to participate if you are under the age of 18.

How do I apply?

To apply you need to fill out this application by Sunday, 22nd June. Someone can help assist you in filling out the application such as a parent, teacher, youth worker, or elder.

*A young carer is a young person who provides unpaid care and support to a family member and/or friend living with a disability, mental health challenge, long term health condition (including a chronic condition or terminal illness), alcohol or other drug dependency, or who is frail aged.
Personal Information
1.About you(Required.)
2.Are you a young carer?(Required.)
3.Have you ever been a client of Carers WA or engage with Carers WA services?
Note: You do not have to be connected with Carers WA to apply.(Required.)
4.Who do you help to care for?(Required.)
5.Do you identify as any of the following?
You don't have to answer this question; however; we are collecting this information to help us choose a diverse team. (Required.)
6.Do you have any dietary requirements(Required.)
7.Do you have any accessibility requirements?(Required.)
8.If you are under 18, please complete these next two sections(Required.)
9.My parent/guardian agrees that I can apply to be part of the youth advisory group(Required.)
Application Questions
This page has a few simple questions about why you want to be on Carers WA's Youth Advisory Group. Use this space to tell us a bit more about yourself and why you are interested in this project.
10.Tell us why you are interested in joining the Youth Advisory Group?

You may like to tell us what you think you are good at or like doing, for example some people are great planners, some people are creative, some have excellent design skills and others are good listeners.(Required.)
11.A group works best when people bring different skills, talents, and interests.

Tell us a bit about what skills you think you could bring to the group.

You may like to tell us what you think you are good at or like doing, for example some people are great planners, some people are creative, some have excellent design skills and others are good listeners.(Required.)
12.We want to ensure that our Youth Advisory Group members are well supported during this project.

Can you tell us bit about what support systems you have in place that you might be able to use during the project if needed?

This could be family, friends, community, elders, or organizations that you are connected with.(Required.)
13.Please provide the details of one person that we can contact to talk with about your suitability for the role.

This can be someone such as a teacher, coach, or employer—we can
also accept a family member.(Required.)
14.Agreement


I agree that if I am selected to be part of the Youth Advisory Group, I will:(Required.)
15.If you are not selected, would you be interested in Carers WA contacting you about other opportunities for young carers in the future?(Required.)
16.Is there anything else you would like us to know?(Required.)