The Office for Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of the first members of the Ministerial Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) for the 2009 term.
All of the young people who applied to be a part of MYAC were passionate and articulate about their communities and the issues that concern them. The 15 young people who have been appointed represent the diversity of Victorian young people and will provide valuable advice to the Minister for Youth Affairs.
Congratulations to the following young people who are have been appointed as the 2009 Ministerial Youth Advisory Committee!
- Hannah Barry
- Jesse Marshall
- Simon Menz
- Nicolle Orr
- Tracey Richardson
- Fiona Sanders
- Vivek Foot
- Zach Green
- Faten Mohamed
- Bock Senga Gonkarnue
- Bronwyn Collins
- Rhiannon Cole
- Victoria McLure
- Kathryn Ettwell
The MYAC meets four times a year with the Minister for Youth Affairs and at other times between these meetings to work on their own projects as well as other consultations and initiatives like organising the state wide forums and providing advice to the Office for Youth.
Reports to The Minister
So far the MYAC have consulted with the Minister on two issues: alcohol and street violence, and mental health issues for young people. To read their recommendations on these issues, you can download copies of their reports
March 2009 - MYAC report on alcohol and street violence
May 2009 - MYAC report on mental health issues for young people
If you are interested in applying to become a member of the MYAC in its next term (2010), keep checking this space to see when applications open again later in the year.
Where can I get more info?
If you’d like more information about the MYAC or would like some assistance in registering, please contact:
Anna Saw
anna.saw@dpcd.vic.gov.au
Ph: 03 92083238
