Join the NEW Moyne & Warrnambool Youth Advisory Board (YAB)!
Are you between 16-25 and want to make a real impact in Warrnambool or Moyne? This is your chance to get involved and have your voice heard!
As part of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB), you'll work alongside other passionate young people to make sure your ideas, needs, and concerns are considered. From shaping policies to planning community projects, you'll be part of the team that drives real change.
Ready to help build the community you want to see? Click below to express your interest now!
What is YAB?
The YAB is a group of young people who live, love, work or play in Warrnambool and Moyne. Our mission is to ensure that the voices of young people are heard by local councils. Whether it's influencing policies, creating projects, or shaping strategies, YAB is your opportunity to make a difference in your community.
Don't miss out – get involved and help shape the future!
Why Join YAB?
Being part of the YAB comes with a range of exciting benefits for your personal and professional growth:
- Fun and Engaging: Work with a supportive team, share your ideas, and make a real impact on your community through cool projects.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other young people, local leaders, and councillors, and build relationships that can benefit you down the road.
- Learning and Development: Develop valuable skills in leadership, governance, and public speaking, while gaining insight into how local government operates.
- Pay for Meetings: YAB members receive $35 per hour for attending meetings—making it a rewarding experience.
- Certificate: Receive a certificate recognizing your contributions and achievements at the end of your term.
- Great for Your Resume: Being part of YAB shows you’re proactive and community-focused, making you stand out on resumes and University applications!
Membership & Eligibility
To join the YAB, applicants must:
- Be aged 16-25.
- Live, hang out, study or workin Warrnambool or Moyne.
- Pass a Working with Children and Police Check (if 18+).
Members will be selected based on a submitted Expression of Interest (closed on June 2), an interview, and a referee check. - Be available to commit to a 12-month period July-June.
- Submit paperwork required to receive payments
For Further Information download the Terms of Reference here