Youth Reference Group

The Youth Reference Group is a practical demonstration of YACVic's commitment to the participation of young people in the structures, processes, debates and environments which shape their lives.

It exists to provide a forum for young people to develop proposals, campaigns and projects in relation to YACVic's overall policy. This group also provides advice to the Board about YACVic's youth participation and consultation processes.

Get involved!

The Youth Reference Group is comprised of between 6-15 members. Every year, around October there is an open call for nominations which is advertised on this website, in the YACVic newsletter YiKES! and on the YACVic email announcement list. You need to be a member of YACVic to nominate (membership is open to everyone!).

A selection committee set up by the YACVic Board then decides on YRG membership to ensure that a diverse range of young people are involved. An exemption under the Equal Opportunity Act allows membership of this group to be restricted to young people aged between 12 and 25 years.

The Terms of Reference for the Youth Reference Group are revised each year and are available upon request.

A report on what the Youth Reference Group has done over the past year is available in our latest Annual Report or check out some past projects YRG members have worked on.

Remember, the Youth Reference Group isn't the only way to get involved in YACVic. If you'd like to get active give us a call on (03) 9267 3799 or email us info@yacvic.org.au.