About becoming a peer researcher
The City of Stirling is developing a social framework and want to hear from young people to help plan for and meet youth needs over the coming years.
We want to talk with lots of young people to find out what actions to focus on and we want other young people to help us with this. We are looking for up to ten young people aged 15 to 25 who live, study, work, or volunteer in the City of Stirling to be peer researchers.
As a peer researcher, you will help us design a youth survey, a youth workshop and a postcard. You will then reach out to your networks of young people and ask them to complete a survey. We will provide you with training on how to do this.
You will receive up to $600 if you attend all training sessions and deliver the full number of surveys . You will be paid $400 on delivery of the surveys and $200 after you attend the de-brief session. If you can’t deliver all the surveys, or attend the final session, then this will be adjusted accordingly.
We want to talk with lots of young people to find out what actions to focus on and we want other young people to help us with this. We are looking for up to ten young people aged 15 to 25 who live, study, work, or volunteer in the City of Stirling to be peer researchers.
As a peer researcher, you will help us design a youth survey, a youth workshop and a postcard. You will then reach out to your networks of young people and ask them to complete a survey. We will provide you with training on how to do this.
You will receive up to $600 if you attend all training sessions and deliver the full number of surveys . You will be paid $400 on delivery of the surveys and $200 after you attend the de-brief session. If you can’t deliver all the surveys, or attend the final session, then this will be adjusted accordingly.
You will need to commit to each phase of the project including training, co-design, survey delivery, and debriefing. There are three key sessions you will need to attend (listed below):
· Training & co-design session – Saturday 15th August, 10am to 3pm
· Survey test and preparation session – Wednesday 19th August 5.30pm to 7.30pm
· Consultation de-brief – Wednesday 7th October, 5.30pm to 7.30pm (this may be changed if the group prefers a different day/time)
You will deliver surveys from 24th August to 2nd October and need to gather 30 surveys from young people in that time.
Who should apply?
We encourage you to apply if you are:
- Aged 15 to 25
- Live in the City of Stirling or have a strong connection with the City (i.e. go to school, work, or volunteer there)
- Confident that you can connect with 30 young people (i.e. friends, family, young people at your school, sport/recreation group, faith group etc) during the survey period to encourage them to complete a survey
- Have parent/guardian permission to take part if you re under 18
- Aged 15 to 25
- Live in the City of Stirling or have a strong connection with the City (i.e. go to school, work, or volunteer there)
- Confident that you can connect with 30 young people (i.e. friends, family, young people at your school, sport/recreation group, faith group etc) during the survey period to encourage them to complete a survey
- Have parent/guardian permission to take part if you re under 18
This application closes 11.59pm Sunday 2nd August. Someone can help you fill out the application (such as a youth worker, teacher, coach, Elder, family member).
The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) are running this process on behalf of the City of Stirling. If you have any questions, please contact Lianda Gibson at lianda@yacwa.org.au / 0499 781 318 or Caitlin Eaton at caitlin@yacwa.org.au / 0499 544 087
* Please note, you will be advised by Friday 7th August if you have been successful, and you will need to be available for the first training.
This project is ‘Supported by the Department of Communities’.
* Please note, you will be advised by Friday 7th August if you have been successful, and you will need to be available for the first training.
This project is ‘Supported by the Department of Communities’.