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Expressions of Interest Volunteers - Young Peoples'' Advisory Committee (YPAC)Posted: 25/03/2025Closing Date: 31/12/2026Job Type: CasualLocation: LismoreJob Category: Community Services & DevelopmentSocial Futures is a voice for social change in regional Australia, helping to create connected, resilient communities. With more than 47 years industry experience, we are a community service leader, striving to create change through our work across homelessness and housing supports, youth and family services, sector advocacy, and programs that promote genuine participation for people with disability.Are you 12-25 years old and passionate about making a difference?Come and join our Young Peoples'' Advisory Committee (YPAC) where you can have your say and get actively involved in helping your community!headspace aims to involve young people in every aspect of decision-making at our centre to ensure young people''s voices and opinions remain front and centre.The Young Peoples'' Advisory Committee (YPAC) at headspace Lismore is made up of volunteers aged 12-25 who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.Our YPAC ensures that any new initiative from headspace Lismore will positively impact young people.Some of the activities in the YPAC include:Planning and running youth events, workshops, school talks, community awareness stalls at festivals, and moreUsing social media platforms to connect with and empower young people and their familiesAssisting in the design and development of our centre, shaping service delivery, policies, staff recruitment, and trainingRepresenting headspace at events for local organisations, services, and schoolsheadspace Lismore encourages applications from a diverse range of voices. You are especially encouraged to apply if you:Have experienced your own struggles or are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for local young peopleAre an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person, have a disability, or identify as LGBTIQASB+If you''re interested, please complete the expression of interest form, and we will contact you soon.If you have questions about the YPAC or headspace, please contact your nearest headspace centre.***Please note: Your application will be shared with YPAC members as part of the assessment process, including your name. Contact details will remain confidential unless you specify otherwise in the final comment box.As a volunteer at headspace Lismore, you will also become a registered volunteer of Social Futures, the organization that runs headspace Lismore.To ensure safety, volunteers aged 18 and over are required to complete a Working With Children Check (NSW) and a National Police Records Check. Social Futures will cover the costs. #J-18808-Ljbffr