EIAC Youth Advisory Group Information and EOI form

We are looking for people aged 18 to 25 who are not in education, employment or training (or who have not been in education, employment or training sometime in the last 12 months) to join a paid advisory group.

The group is being run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) together with the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee (EIAC) and the Department of Social Services (DSS). The aim is to help government better understand young people's experiences and ideas about accessing education, training and employment, using government services like Centrelink and employment services, and financial wellbeing.

 What would I do?

• Take part in online group discussions (via Microsoft Teams) with other young people, EIAC members and senior government representatives.

• Share your experiences and ideas for change.

• Give feedback on ideas being considered by EIAC.

 What is involved?

• Online meetings on Microsoft Teams every 4 to 6 weeks over approximately 6 to 12 months.

• Meetings will run during weekday daytime hours.

• Most sessions are around 2.5 hours long, including a break.

Will I be paid?

Yes. Participants receive honorarium payments of:

• $150 for the opening session (1.5 hours)

• $300 for each main advisory group session (2.5 hours)

• $150 for the closing session (1.5 hours)

More than this, we hope that being part of the group is a positive experience where you feel like you’ve been able to inform government on how to make things better for young people.

Who can apply?

You may be eligible if you:

• Are aged 18 to 25

• Are not currently in education, employment or training, or have not been in education, employment or training within the last 12 months

• Are interested in sharing your experiences and helping improve support for young people

• Feel comfortable participating in online discussions with government representatives and EIAC members (we provide lots of support to help with this!)

Support and Safety

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all participants, and provide a lot of support to participants before and after each session. It is important to know that participation is voluntary and you can leave the group at any time.

How will my information be used

Information from the sessions will be used to write a report for EIAC based on the group discussions.  We will provide you with more information about this.

Next steps

If you’d like more information, we can give you a more detailed information sheet which includes information on safety and support, privacy, and what happens to the information you share. If you would like a copy or have any questions, please get in touch with Kate for a chat on 0419 161 474 or kate.mcgannon@bsl.org.au

If you are interested, we would love you to fill out the EOI form by clicking Next below.

Please note that there are only six places available in the group and  completing the Expression of Interest does not guarantee you a place in the group.   When the EOI process closes we will review the applications and work out who is the best fit for the group.  We will decide who to include based on where people live and the types of experiences they have had so that we have a diverse mix of people. We will let you know our decision. 

This form asks you questions about your situation and experiences.  We are asking these questions to get an understanding of who is interested in this group so that we can have a diverse mix of experiences and ideas in the group.  You do not have to answer any questions that you do not want to answer.  If you would rather have a conversation than fill out the form, you can contact Kate on kate.mcgannon@bsl.org.au or on 0419 161 474.

Personal information collected through this form will be used solely for the purpose of group recruitment only. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and organisational privacy policies and will be securely deleted once the group has been established.