Join our Youth Advisory Group

By Carers WA | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 20 July, 2023 |

Are you a young carer aged 15 to 25?
Do you want to use your experience to advocate for others?

Carers WA is establishing a Youth Advisory Group (YAG). This group will help shape what youth engagement looks like at Carers WA and will have a say in programs, policies and initiatives that affect young carers.

Youth Advisory Council members will:
Meet monthly (approx.)
Get paid $30/hour plus travel costs
Receive training and support

How to apply
Applications close Friday, 11th August 2023.
To apply, visit: surveymonkey.com/r/YAGCarersWA
For more information, contact Emily on emilyc@yacwa.org.au

A young carer is a young person who provides unpaid care and support to a family member and/or friend living with disability, a mental health challenge, long term health condition (including a chronic condition or terminal illness), an alcohol or other drug dependency, or who is frail aged.

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