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Queensland Youth Council

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Appointment to Government Body Declaration Form

The Queensland Youth Council provides a forum for the exchange of information and views between young people and the Queensland Government in order to assist the development of policies, programs and services that impact on the lives of Queensland’s young people. The council reports directly to the Minister for Communities, Seniors and Youth.

The Council:

  • provides advice on policy, programs and services, which impact on young people, as requested by the Minister
  • provides advice to the Minister on current and emerging issues and concerns of importance to young people, as identified by the council
  • provides advice to the Minister on issues impacting on young people specific to local and regional contexts
  • supports and monitors the development and implementation of Queensland Government’s policy related to young people

    • Priorities

    Priorities for the 2008-2010 term will be informed by the new council. The council’s 2005-2007 key priority areas were:

  • Prevention and early intervention strategies
  • Volatile substance misuse
  • Youth homelessness
  • Diverting young people from the juvenile justice system
  • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and other like programs
  • Volunteering

    • Council members

    The Queensland Youth Council is made up of 20 young members selected from a range of backgrounds and life experiences, as well as a Department of Communities representative from the Office for Youth. Members hold the positions of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson.

    Each member brings knowledge and expertise regarding young people's issues in their region as well as their own unique perspectives. Collectively the council reflects a range of perspectives of young people across Queensland.

    Council meetings

    Council meetings are generally held in Brisbane over two days, twice a year. Members keep in contact between council meetings and are active in their regions throughout their term.

    How to apply

    For more information or to request an application package, visit Publications and resources or

    Freecall:
    1800 611 833
    (toll-free within Australia)†
    Email:

    †(Calls from mobile phones are charged at the applicable rate)