Yfoundations Youth Advisor Application

Thank you for applying to become a Yfoundations Youth Advisor.

Applications are sought from young people 18-28 years old with relevant life experience and an interest in youth, community, and health work.

As a Youth Advisor, you will have the opportunity to participate in either the Youth Homelessness Representative Council (YHRC) and/or the Youth Sexual Health Advisory Group (YSHAG), as well as other advisory roles

The Youth Homelessness Representative Council (YHRC) plays an important role addressing issues that affect young people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. The group meet 5 times a year and is a great opportunity to meet like minded people, learn new skills, and have your voice heard.

The Youth Sexual Health Advisory Group (YSHAG) advises and supports NSW Health and Yfoundations address issues of young peoples sexual health, and improving our sexual health promotion messaging. YSHAG meet on an adhoc basis in focus groups and one-on-one consultations.

Youth Advisors will receive a $50 Woolworths Gift Card for every meeting attended, plus travel costs covered.

If you have any questions please contact Yfoundations 02 8306 7901.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Date of Birth

Post Code

Email Address

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* 2. Do you have a preferred gender pronoun?

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 4. Do you speak any language other than English at home?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 5. Which of these describes your current situation? (Tick all that apply)

High School

TAFE

University

Employed

Unemployed

Apprenticeship/Traineeship

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* 6. Have you ever experienced (or been at risk of) homelessness? (e.g. sleeping rough, couch surfing, living in overcrowded accommodation, living in a refuge, living in transitional community housing)

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 7. Which of these topics/issues would you feel confident and comfortable discussing in a group setting? (Tick all that apply)?

Homelessness

Housing Affordability

Out of Home Care/Foster Care

Education

Employment

Family and Domestic Violence

LGBTIQ+ Topics

Physical Health

Mental Health

Sexual Health

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Grief and Loss

Friendships and Relationships

Crime and the Justice System

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* 8. Are you a member of an Advisory Council or Similar Group?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Yfoundations Youth Advisor Application

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Do you have a preferred gender pronoun?

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

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* 4. Do you speak any language other than English at home?

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* 5. Which of these describes your current situation? (Tick all that apply)

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* 6. Have you ever experienced (or been at risk of) homelessness? (e.g. sleeping rough, couch surfing, living in overcrowded accommodation, living in a refuge, living in transitional community housing)

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* 7. Which of these topics/issues would you feel confident and comfortable discussing in a group setting? (Tick all that apply)?

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* 8. Are you a member of an Advisory Council or Similar Group?

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* 9. Why do you want to become a Yfoundations Youth Advisor?