IMPACT Study Youth Council

The opportunity

NDARC and YACVic will recruit a Youth Council of 12 young people (aged 15 – 18) with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to help inform the project. 

You will attend various meetings, trainings and co-design sessions throughout the study period. You will draw on your lived experience and unique perspectives, providing input and co-design on stages of the study points such as: 

Two Youth Council members will also be invited to attend the industry study advisory group, who will meet each year during the study. 

We encourage participants to stay engaged throughout the five-year study, and ideally, we’re looking for a minimum commitment of around 12 months — though we understand circumstances can change and are happy to discuss this with you. 

All workshops will be run online via Zoom.  

The first training and co-design sessions are scheduled for:  

After that, there will be co-design workshops every 3-6 months, and informal catch up calls every 3 months.  

If your application is successful, you’ll get an email from the YACVic team, where we will request a phone call to brief you on the role.  

Child Safety & Support 

YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety. 

About you 

*Please note, due to the nature of the study, some trigger topics may be discussed, including gambling, gaming, use of e-cigarettes and dieting. However, alcohol related and issues and issues related to the above triggers are not the main focus of the study.  

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What will you get out of this opportunity?

This is a voluntary opportunity. 

You will be offered a $52 per hour, volunteer payment for your participation in the Youth Council. You can choose for this to be paid by direct bank transfer (which usually takes 2-3 weeks) or by electronic gift card (which you’ll usually receive within 3 working days).  

You will receive a certificate from the University of New South Whales to recognise your contribution to the study.  

We are offering a range of training throughout the study. You will have the opportunity to learn:  

You will also have the opportunity to learn about research processes, design and implementation, as well as influencing government policy making whilst contributing to this process with your ideas and insights. 

During the trainings and co-design processes you may use and develop self-advocacy, listening, empathy, discussion and public speaking skills. 

Register Now 

To apply for this opportunity, please complete the registration form by Tuesday 10 February 2026. We may close the opportunity early if all spots get filled. 

Alternatively, you can send us your answers to the EOI questions (see below) in writing, as an audio file or as a video (3 mins max), to Finn Stirling (he/him), YACVic’s Youth Participation Officer at FStirling@YACVic.org.au . 

Contact & info 

If you have any questions about the workshops or want to discuss whether this opportunity is for you or if you'd like help to complete this form, please get in touch with Finn Stirling (he/him), YACVic’s Youth Participation Officer at FStirling@YACVic.org.au or on 0498 145 388.