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headspace Colac Youth Advisory/Reference Group (YRG-YAG) Registration & Expression of Interest

The headspace Youth Reference Group (YRG or TRAILBLAZERS) brings together young people aged 14–25yrs who want to make a real impact in their community.
As a member, you’ll help shape local youth mental health services, safely share your lived experience, guide projects, events, and advocacy work that matter to young people and various organisations in the Colac Otway region + surrounding.
By joining, you’ll:
• Have your voice heard on youth issues
• Co-design programs (like groups, events & campaigns)
• Build leadership, teamwork & communication skills
• Meet like-minded young people
• Create positive change for your community
•Upskill and advance career opportunities by working with local leaders.
• Be compensated for your time.

The YRG welcomes diverse perspectives and supports a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for ALL members. No experience needed just your voice, ideas, and passion.

Register below to express your interest and we’ll be in touch with next steps!
1.What is your full name?(Required.)
2.What is your age?(Required.)
3.What is your preferred gender and pronouns?(Required.)
4.What is your best contact phone number and email?(Required.)
5.What town/suburb do you live in?(Required.)
6.Meetings occur at headspace Colac the first Monday of each month at 3:40pm-5pm, Can you adapt your schedule to accommodate this?
Virtual attendance is also accepted if travel is a barrier.
7.If you are 16 and under we will need to contact your parent/guardian to gain consent for you to attend this event. Please provide the name and phone number of a parent/guardian.
8.Why are you interested in joining the Youth Reference Group?
9.What skills would you like to develop by joining the YRG?
10.Do you have any accessibility needs we should be aware of?