We run Youth Advisory Groups to support young people to connect with government. They work with Ministers and government agencies on policies and programs that affect young people.
The focus and membership of the groups change each year. There is always a First Nations specific Youth Advisory Group.
The members are 16 to 25 years old and represent all kinds of different backgrounds and experiences.
2025 Youth Advisory Group members
Next year new and ongoing members will make up 5 Youth Advisory Groups.
Adriel, Victoria
Emma, South Australia
Faaiza, New South Wales
Isabelle, Victoria
Jeremy, South Australia
Joshua, Western Australia
Kuba, Tasmania
Nairwng, Australian Capital Territory
Tenason, Queensland
Tully, Queensland.
Amy, New South Wales
Cyan, Australian Capital Territory
Denzel, South Australia
Isabella, Queensland
Jazmin, South Australia
Lottie, Tasmania
Mia, Western Australia
Sarbjeet, Victoria
Semisi, Queensland.
Alya, Western Australia
Aurielle, New South Wales
Charlie, New South Wales
Lucas, Tasmania
Max, New South Wales
Michaela, Queensland
Nicola, South Australia
Nyarath, Victoria
Reede, Tasmania.
Bianca, Tasmania
Hailey, New South Wales
Jindara, Victoria
Kelsee, Western Australia
Ramon, Queensland
Rikisha, Queensland
Tremane, Western Australia
Tulara, South Australia.
Annika, Queensland
Danielle, New South Wales
Declan, Queensland
Gavyn, Victoria
Jessica, Queensland
Kane, Victoria
Suriana, Australian Capital Territory
Taryn, Western Australia
Tequeah, New South Wales.
First Nations Education Youth Advisory Group
Working partner: Department of Education and National Indigenous Australians Agency
Creative Industries Youth Advisory Group
Working partner: Office for the Arts
Employment Youth Advisory Group
Working partner: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Youth Advisory Group
Working partner: Department of Social Services
Civic Engagement Youth Advisory Group
Working partner: Department of Home Affairs
Safe and Supported Youth Advisory Groups
Working partner: Department of Social Services