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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.

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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. 

Read the 2024 Youth Advisory Council Impact Report
Meet the 2025 Youth Advisory Council
Meet the 2024 Youth Advisory Council
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They’re a diverse bunch

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are from regional, rural, or remote communities
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are young First Nations peoples
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are culturally and linguistically diverse
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identify as LGBTQIA+
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are young people living with a disability
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have lived experience of mental health issues
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Youth Advisory Council members on a map

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New South Wales – 4 young people

  • 1 female, aged 15
  • 2 male, aged 13 and 16
  • 1 other, aged 13
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Queensland – 6 young people

  • 3 female, aged 14, 16, and 17
  • 3 male, aged 14, 15, and 16
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South Australia – 4 young people

  • 2 female, aged 15 and 17
  • 2 male, aged 16 and 17
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Tasmania – 2 young people

  • 1 female, aged 17
  • 1 male, aged 12
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Victoria – 5 young people

  • 3 female, aged 16 and 17
  • 2 male, aged 12 and 15
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Western Australia – 1 young person

  • 1 male, aged 14
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Australian Capital Territory – 1 young person

  • 1 female, aged 15

Australian Capital Territory – 1 young person

  • 1 female, aged 15

New South Wales – 4 young people

  • 1 female, aged 15
  • 2 male, aged 13 and 16
  • 1 other, aged 13

Queensland – 6 young people

  • 3 female, aged 14, 16, and 17
  • 3 male, aged 14, 15, and 16

South Australia – 4 young people

  • 2 female, aged 15 and 17
  • 2 male, aged 16 and 17

Tasmania – 2 young people

  • 1 female, aged 17
  • 1 male, aged 12

Victoria – 5 young people

  • 3 female, aged 16 and 17
  • 2 male, aged 12 and 15

Western Australia – 1 young person

  • 1 male, aged 14

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.