Are you aged between 16 and 25 and live in Australia?
Do you have something to say about physical 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 the headspace Meadowbrook Youth Reference Group, including:
- 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 prospect 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 training to support you to participate in the above groups or activities
Who can apply?
We are looking for anyone aged between 16 and 25 who is involved with their local headspace centre or wants to get involved with their local centre.
We want you to apply if:
- You have had your own experiences of feeling depressed, anxious or another mental health issue
- You have a friend or family member who has/or had a mental illness or drug addiction,
- You feel passionate about and are interested in mental health issues,
- The group is also keen to hear the voices of Indigenous young people, young people from different cultural backgrounds, young people from rural and remote areas, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people and young people who have been homeless.
How do I get involved?
Complete the application form and email it to
If you have any questions about the Youth Reference Group, send an email to or call us on and ask to speak to our Community Engagement Coordinator.