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Seeking Expression of Interest for Youth Advisory Group
The Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS) is setting up a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to provide advice about our services and engagement.
We are seeking expressions of interest from community members. You don’t have to be a TAIHS client or patient to sit on either group (although it’s great if you are!)
We are looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who:
- Are willing to share their insights about our health and/or community services, and provide advice that can help TAIHS improve its services,
- Know their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
- Understand the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community (and young people, if applying for the YAG).
- Between the ages of 18 and 30 (YAG only)
If you are interested in becoming a member of YAG, please complete our form:
Who should be a Member of the YAG?
There are no specific skills or qualifications needed to become a member. We are looking for people who:
- Have strong connections to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Townsville and /or surrounding areas;
- Want to make a positive change for their community
How will I be compensated?
- Members will be classed as volunteers, and receive an annual stipend of $1,800 as compensation, paid monthly ($150 a month).
How much time will it involve?
- Monthly meeting, 2 hours
- One-off Induction, approximately 2 hours
What if I’m employed
As a member, it is your responsibility to discuss with your employee whether you can take time off once a month to attend YAG meetings. Meetings will be held during work hours.
How to Register your Interest
If you are interested in becoming a member of the YAG, please complete the EOI Form here
Email: advisorygroup@taihs.net.au
Post: Executive Support Officer, Korissa Johnson Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service PO Box 7534, GARBUTT QLD 4814.