We're looking for more Youth Reference Group members!

Are you aged between 12 and 25 and live in the Maitland and Upper Hunter Region? Do you have something to say about health, mental health and drug and alcohol issues?

headspace is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
There are a number of roles you can play in a headspace local reference group, including:

· Having a say about what is important to you
· Leading a project in your local area
· Website consultation and development
· Research and evaluation of headspace services
· Consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, radio ads etc
· Peer support and mentoring
· Media Spokesperson

By getting involved you will:
· Have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services in Australia
· Develop new skills
· Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
· Make a difference to youth mental health

headspace will provide some training to support you to participate in the above groups or activities