2023 Frankston Youth Council Application - YoCo

Frankston Youth Council is a youth advocacy and action group of 12-24 year old young people who are connected to the Frankston area. The group meets fortnightly to discuss, plan and action appropriate business between the months of March to December. Youth Council provides a platform for young people to have a voice and represent other young people within the Frankston community. Youth Council is a platform to explore their own personal government and community objectives.

Youth Council is inclusive and open to all young people in the Frankston area. We encourage young people from a low socio-economic background, LGBTQIA+ identifying, young people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse to apply.

What does it involve?

Provide feedback for new and existing Council initiatives through a consultative process on issues that may affect young people in the community
Plan, organise and facilitate a youth project and event based on their vision for Frankston 2023
Volunteer at events and within the community
Participate in training and workshops for personal development and future possibilities

Key Selection Criteria

Selection for the Frankston Youth Council will take into account the following criteria:

An ability to display competency during the interview and intake process
A 90% commitment rate to meetings
The ability to contribute to meetings and complete assigned actions
Demonstrate a positive connection with local community members and stakeholders

Please note that all successful applicants must provide a completed indemnity form and vaccination certificate in accordance of COVID-19 Government Guidelines to be accepted into the Frankston Youth Council.

Applications for the 2023 Frankston Youth Council must be completed and submitted by

5pm, Friday 3rd February 2023.

Want to know more?
9768 1366
YouthCouncil@frankston.vic.gov.au
www.frankston.vic.gov.au/youthcouncil

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* 1. Full Name:

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* 2. Prefered Name

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* 3. What are your preferred Pronouns

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* 4. Address

Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 5. Date of Birth

Date

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* 6. Age

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* 7. Gender

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* 8. Do you identify as someone in the LGBTQIA+ Community?

Yes

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Prefer not to say

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* 9. Do you identify as someone with a disability?

Yes

If yes are there any support needs we can assist with?

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* 10. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Yes

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* 11. Do you speak another language other than English at home

Yes

If yes please describe

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* 12. Are you… (tick as many as applicable):

A Full-Time Primary/High School Student

A TAFE or University Student

Working part time/casual

Working full-time

Looking for work

Volunteering

Apprentice/Trainee

Care giver/Parent

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Are you involved in any extra curricular activities in the Frankston Municipality?

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* 14. Describe any roles or opportunities you have been involve with ? (i.e. do you volunteer, currently/previously have a leadership position, a part of different community groups/sporting clubs).

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* 15. If you were successful in obtaining a position in Youth Council, what do you see Youth Council doing to help/advocate for young people in the community?
(e.g. fundraising, events, projects, advocacy)

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* 16. What issues do you think impact young people in the Frankston municipality? (Carrum Downs, Karingal, Langwarrin, Frankston North, Frankston South, Skye, Sandhurst and Seaford)

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* 17. Are you able to commit to at least 2 hrs per fortnight for meetings for 12 months (not including Public Holidays or School Holidays)

Yes

If no please explain

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* 18. Are you available Tuesdays 4-6pm?

Yes

Not Sure

None of the above

2023 Frankston Youth Council Application - YoCo

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* 1. Full Name:

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* 2. Prefered Name

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* 3. What are your preferred Pronouns

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* 4. Address

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* 5. Date of Birth

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* 6. Age

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* 7. Gender

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* 8. Do you identify as someone in the LGBTQIA+ Community?

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* 9. Do you identify as someone with a disability?

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* 10. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

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* 11. Do you speak another language other than English at home

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* 12. Are you… (tick as many as applicable):

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* 13. Are you involved in any extra curricular activities in the Frankston Municipality?

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* 14. Describe any roles or opportunities you have been involve with ? (i.e. do you volunteer, currently/previously have a leadership position, a part of different community groups/sporting clubs).

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* 15. If you were successful in obtaining a position in Youth Council, what do you see Youth Council doing to help/advocate for young people in the community?(e.g. fundraising, events, projects, advocacy)

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* 16. What issues do you think impact young people in the Frankston municipality? (Carrum Downs, Karingal, Langwarrin, Frankston North, Frankston South, Skye, Sandhurst and Seaford)

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* 17. Are you able to commit to at least 2 hrs per fortnight for meetings for 12 months (not including Public Holidays or School Holidays)

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* 18. Are you available Tuesdays 4-6pm?

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* 19. Are You available between Mon 6th Feb and Friday 10th Feb?

* 15. If you were successful in obtaining a position in Youth Council, what do you see Youth Council doing to help/advocate for young people in the community?
(e.g. fundraising, events, projects, advocacy)