headspace Gladstone Youth Engagement Subcommittee Form |
Are you passionate about youth mental health?
Have a big idea for an event, campaign or a group?
Are you keen to step into a volunteer role with the headspace Gladstone Youth Engagement Subcommittee?
Then this is for you!
So! What is our Youth Engagement Subcommittee?
YES is a diverse team of young volunteers aged between 16 and 25 years old who are passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing.
It's a great way to connect with your community to help shape our service to better serve the community! You help create a more culturally safe and inclusive centre for young people to access.
headspace Gladstone is a service for young people. Because of this, youth perspectives and participation are really important. Adding your voice to the mix can help create a better service for everyone.
Who can apply?
People who:
- Are aged 16-25
- Live in Gladstone Region
- Have experienced mental health challenges or supported someone who has.
We are particularly keen to hear from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people, young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ young people and young men.
Have a big idea for an event, campaign or a group?
Are you keen to step into a volunteer role with the headspace Gladstone Youth Engagement Subcommittee?
Then this is for you!
So! What is our Youth Engagement Subcommittee?
YES is a diverse team of young volunteers aged between 16 and 25 years old who are passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing.
It's a great way to connect with your community to help shape our service to better serve the community! You help create a more culturally safe and inclusive centre for young people to access.
headspace Gladstone is a service for young people. Because of this, youth perspectives and participation are really important. Adding your voice to the mix can help create a better service for everyone.
Who can apply?
People who:
- Are aged 16-25
- Live in Gladstone Region
- Have experienced mental health challenges or supported someone who has.
We are particularly keen to hear from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people, young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ young people and young men.
All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
What is involved?
- Attending fortnightly catch-ups. These will be on a Wednesday evening from 5pm - 6pm
- Plan and facilitate events
- Create content for social media and advertising
- Run stalls at festivals and community events
- Meet with us and give advice on our service, projects, programs and issues
- Undertake training
By providing a variety of activities we hope to provide the opportunity to draw on our crew's strengths, abilities and capabilities, while also appealing to a broad range of interests.
Who will I be working with?
You'll be working with fellow YES team members and you'll be working closely with the Community Engagement Officer.
What if I don't have any experience?
That's okay! If you're passionate about youth mental health and want to develop new skills, we can support you to learn.
Need help with this form or have any questions? Email Ebony at awareness@headspacegladstone.com.au.
Need help with this form or have any questions? Email Ebony at awareness@headspacegladstone.com.au.