YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Have your say, develop skills, meet new people and have some fun!
MEET OUR YAC MEMBERS
Rachelle
What do you enjoy about being a part of the YAC?
My favourite thing about being a part of the YAC, is being able to give back to the community, while enhancing my leadership skills.
Why did you choose NESAY?
I was offered the opportunity to branch out as part of another program through NESAY.
My favourite quote is:
“All you need is faith, trust and a little pixie dust.” – Tinkerbell, Disney
Lyndsey
What do you enjoy about being a part of the YAC?
I would say one of the best things about being on the YAC is having the opportunity to give a youth perspective to issues that directly impact youth. It’s so important for young people’s ideas, opinions and needs to be heard and working on the YAC allows for this to happen.
Why did you choose NESAY?
I honestly chose NESAY out of convenience – I chatted to the people at my school’s careers night and went with it! However, even though I didn’t look into many youth committees, what I do know is that I made a good choice as the people involved have been so helpful and welcoming and the meetings have been very informative and interesting
My favourite quote is:
My favourite quote would have to be ‘love like you’ll never be hurt’ because what you put out into the universe always comes back to you.
Isabelle
What do you enjoy about being a part of the YAC?
I enjoy the wonderful and warm members I get to engage with during our meetings, as well as the many opportunities we are presented to encourage us to grow as people.
Why did you choose NESAY?
Joining NESAY was a spontaneous decision I was met with after discovering it at a careers event. I really resonated with the mission and goals of NESAY and YAC, and felt it would be an exhilarating opportunity, which turned out to be the best spontaneous decision I’ve made.
My favourite quote is:
“Don’t let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game” – Babe Ruth.
Charlie
What do you enjoy about being a part of the YAC?
I enjoy feeling like I’m doing my part to create a strong line of communication between Wangaratta youths and the services and programs that are built to help and support us. It’s incredibly rewarding and I’ve learnt so much about our community.
Why did you choose NESAY?
I chose NESAY because they’re an organisation that I feel young people can trust to have their best interests in mind, and everyone is so kind and passionate about their roles.
My favourite quote is:
My favourite quote is ‘The time will pass anyway’, because I think investing your time in something you’re passionate about- no matter how long is takes- is incredibly valuable to your own happiness and growth.
ABOUT NESAY'S YAC
What is NESAY's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)?
YAC gives young people an opportunity to be a representative for their peers, be heard and develop interpersonal and professional skills.
Who can join NESAY's YAC?
- People aged 16 - 25 years from North East Victoria
- People with an interest in advocating for their peers
- Preferably have a lived experience of homelessness, school disengagement, out of home care or family conflict
- YAC is inclusive of gender, sexuality, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Ethnic diversity
What is required of YAC Members?
- Providing advice to NESAY on their service delivery and on issues that impact young people
- Attending meetings every two months at NESAY or via video link
NESAY will provide an induction and training for all committee members. To cover the costs of attending
and recognising the contribution of the YAC, each committee member will receive a
$20 gift card.
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