Youth Advisory Council
Our Youth Advisory Council is a diverse group of young people from 12-18 years of age. They elevate youth voices in everything we do.
About the council
Our council members help us to gain a deeper understanding of how young people experience digital technology and its impact on their lives. The council provides crucial feedback on our projects, helps us to develop innovative ideas, and creates content that truly resonates with their peers.
They’re a diverse bunch
Youth Advisory Council members on a map
New South Wales – 4 young people
- 2 female, aged 16 and 16
- 1 male, aged 14
- 1 other, aged 14
Queensland – 5 young people
- 2 female, aged 16, and 17
- 3 male, aged 15, 16, and 17
South Australia – 4 young people
- 2 female, aged 14 and 17
- 2 male, aged 14 and 17
Tasmania – 2 young people
- 1 male, aged 13
Victoria – 8 young people
- 5 female, aged 15, 15, 17, 17 and 17
- 3 male, aged 13, 14 and 16
Western Australia – 1 young person
- 1 male, aged 18
Australian Capital Territory – 1 young person
- 1 female, aged 16
Northern Territory - 1 young person
- 1 female, aged 12
Australian Capital Territory – 1 young person
- 1 female, aged 16
New South Wales – 4 young people
- 2 female, aged 16 and 16
- 1 male, aged 14
- 1 other, aged 14
Northern Territory – 1 young person
- 1 female, aged 12
Queensland – 6 young people
- 2 female, aged 16, and 17
- 3 male, aged 15, 16, and 17
South Australia – 4 young people
- 2 female, aged 14 and 17
- 2 male, aged 14 and 17
Tasmania – 2 young people
- 1 male, aged 13
Victoria – 8 young people
- 5 female, aged 15, 15, 17, 17 and 17
- 3 male, aged 13, 14 and 16
Western Australia – 1 young person
- 1 male, aged 18
Our youth participation principles
Let young people lead
Put them in the driver’s seat and amplify their voices.
Make it meaningful
Create exciting, flexible opportunities that genuinely matter.
Meet them where they’re at
Adapt to young people’s needs, lives, and contexts.
Grow together
Offer capacity-building and learning opportunities that build confidence and skills.
Respect their time & lived experience
Pay young people for their expertise and contributions.
Keep it open
Use regular, honest communication to stay connected and build trust.
Create community
Foster safe, supportive spaces where everyone can share openly.
Champion every voice
Empower all members to influence change and shape the future.
