Introduction

Port Phillip Youth Advisory Committee - Expression of Interest Form

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About the YAC

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a committee of passionate young people aged 15 to 25 who want to make a difference in their community. Being a part of the committee is a great way to improve your leadership skills, build your professional resume, and to be influential in local government decision making.

The purpose of YAC is to be the voice of young people to Council, providing advice and feedback in relation to the opinions of young people within the local area. The YAC focuses on meaningful youth participation and will work collaboratively to discuss key initiatives as outlined by Council and the Council Plan 2021 – 31 to ensure young people’s views and opinions are well represented.

We strongly encourage applications from youngpeople from diverse communities, including:

Culturally and linguistically diverse (including international students, refugees, migrants etc.)
LGBTQIA+
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Young people with disability

The EOI form will take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to complete.

Further details about YAC can be found here on our webpage.

Please contact Idil, Youth Development & Planning Officer via email Idil.Ali@portphillip.vic.gov.au should you require any assistance with your submission.

Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the form.

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Applicant Details

Applicants's details

First name *

Last name *

Best contact number *

Suburb *

Date of birth *

Age

What is your connection to Port Phillip? *

LiveWorkStudyRecreate

Are you currently attending school/TAFE/University?

YesNo

Current school/TAFE/University

Preferred Pronouns

She/HerHe/HimThey/ThemPrefer not to say

Do you identify with any specific cultural background or heritage?

Please tell us the primary language spoken at home

Do you have any additional support or access needs? *

YesNo

What are your support or access needs? *

Applicant Questions

Application Questions

Why are you interested in being a member and what would you like to gain out of YAC? *

What do you think are the most pressing issues for young people in Port Phillip? *

What skills, experiences or qualities would you bring the YAC? *(e.g., leadership (inc. school), community work, advocacy, volunteering, teamwork – 150–200 words)

Meetings usually take place on a Tuesday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm at St Kilda Town Hall on a fortnightly basis. Are you willing and able to commit to this time? *

YesNoMaybe

Are you able to participate in occasional workshops, training, or community events outside regular fortnightly meetings? *

YesNoMaybe

Is there anything else you would like to mention to support your application? (optional) *

Data privacy and collection

The personal/health information requested on this form is being collected by the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. This information will be used solely by the council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. The applicant understands that he or she may apply to the council for access to and/or amendment of the information. It will be treated in compliance with the CoPP Information Privacy Policy and the Information Privacy Act.

Yes, I give permission for the City of Port Phillip to store and process my data. *

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