2025 YAC application form

Collaborating with the First Nations Team and Advisory Group (First Nations Identified Position applicants only)
Advising Orygen's Board, Executive Team and Leadership
Having input on mental health policy advice to government
Providing advice on research related to youth mental health
Advising staff on various projects and activities
Sharing your story in the media
Input into decisions about hiring staff

Surname:
First name:
Preferred name:
Gender:
Pronouns:
Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY):
Mobile number:
Email address:
Residential address:	Please note: We are seeking a YAC made up of a diverse group of young people. The following questions are optional and answering yes to these questions will not adversely impact your application.
Are you Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?:	Yes No You are being asked this question to ensure we can provide you with appropriate cultural supports throughout your YAC participation.
Do you have lived experiences of the following (select all relevant):	Mental ill-health Living in rural, regional or remote area Neurodiversity Person with a disability Homelessness or housing instability Financial hardship Coming from a cultural or racial minority Coming from a refugee or migrant background Not completing year 12 and/or not having experiences of tertiary education LGBTQIA+
Any other relevant experience:
Why would you like to be on Orygen’s National Youth Advisory Council?:	(Max 250 words)
What skills and values help you to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people?:	(Max 250 words)
What experiences have prepared you for youth advocacy, youth participation or involvement in shaping research as a young person?:	(Max 250 words)
How will you manage this two-year commitment among your other commitments?:	Consider work, study, and any other youth or mental health organisations or initiatives you are involved with. (Max 250 words).
Please list any other youth or mental health organisations you are involved with:
In the communities you identify as being a part of, what challenges do young people experience, and how do these impact their day-to-day lives?:	(Max 250 words)
Please select interest areas that make this role appeal to you (select a maximum of three options):	Collaborating with the First Nations Team and Advisory Group (First Nations Identified Position applicants only) Advising Orygen's Board, Executive Team and Leadership Having input on mental health policy advice to government Providing advice on research related to youth mental health Advising staff on various projects and activities Sharing your story in the media Input into decisions about hiring staff
Other interest:
If you are not selected for the Youth Advisory Council, would you still like to be contacted by Orygen for other opportunities?:	Yes No
How did you hear about this opportunity?:

National Youth Advisory Council 2025 applications