The Regional Youth Advisory Committee (RYAC) works within a collaborative environment to support young people within the Toowoomba Region. Members of the RYAC, you will provide recommendations and advice to Council on:

  • the local youth sector
  • interests of young people and the sector at a Local (Council and the broader community) State and Federal level
  • best practice models in the youth sector throughout the Toowoomba Regional Council area, and wider
  • emerging opportunities and issues relative to the trends and needs of young people in the region
  • the development and implementation of the Toowoomba Regional Council’s Youth Strategy and subsequent Youth Action Plan

Expressions of interest are now open for Council’s Regional Youth Advisory Committee. We are seeking up to 14 committee members who have professional experience working with young people – in areas such as community development, employment, disability, health, education, child protection, youth justice, police and emergency services.

Successful applicants will commence their role in May 2025 and go through until December 2027. Meetings will convene quarterly on the second Thursday of May, August, November from 9am – 11am. Applications close 5pm on Friday, 24 January 2025.

If you need support completing this form, please reach out to our team:
Lisa Byers - Community Development Officer - Youth
07 4688 6315 I lisa.byers@tr.qld.gov.au
Individual and Organisational Details

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* 1. Individual Detail's:

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* 2. Postal Address

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* 3. Contact Number:

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* 4. Email Address:

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* 5. Do you live in or service the Toowoomba Region:

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* 6. Organisation you are representing (if you are apply as an individual, please put 'N/A')

Expression of Interest Criteria

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* 7. What is your experience in working with young people, youth services and the wider youth sector?

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* 8. What experience and knowledge can you bring to the Regional Youth Advisory Committee?

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* 9. What is your role in driving strategic outcomes for young people?

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* 10. From your experience/roles, what do you see as the 3 priorities for our regions young people and the youth sector? How can Local Government play a role in achieving these?

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* 11. Please note: Applicants applying to represent an organisation on the Regional Youth Advisory Committee must provide a letter from your employer confirming their awareness of your attendance on behalf of the organisation and that you are covered by their insurance and work cover.

If you are an individual applying to be part of the Regional Youth Advisory Committee, you will need to register as a volunteer of Toowoomba Regional Council.

Please upload the letter from your organisation here.

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Thank you for your Expression of Interest to form part of the Regional Youth Advisory Committee. If you need any further information on the Regional Youth Advisory Committee, please contact a member of our Community Development team:

Lisa Byers
Community Development Officer - Youth
(07) 4688 6351 | lisa.byers@tr.qld.gov.au
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