Georges River Council - Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of up to 15 young people aged 12–24. They help Georges River Council see what’s important to young people in our community. Members give advice and help to plan and volunteer at programs and events. They also speak up for the needs and interests of their peers.

The YAC meets monthly and supports Council staff to make sure youth voices are heard and acted on.

The YAC

Delivers on their YAC Action Plan 25-26 projects. Download and view the YAC Action Plan.
Gives Council ideas and feedback.
Plans and volunteers at youth events and programs.
Advocates for young people.

How to connect with the YAC

Follow the YAC on Instagram @georgesriveryouth.
Attend Council's GRYFest events held annually in celebration of Youth Week.
Contact Council's Community Capacity Building Team to consult with the YAC at: communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Hear directly from YAC members - watch the video below

Other advisory committees

Council's Advisory Committees provide advice on our policies, plans, and services. Their goal is to better support our local community. Our Advisory Committees are voluntary. Their members reflect a wide range of community identities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee provides a vital link between Council and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

It provides input and feedback on a wide range of Council's policies, plans and projects. It also raises issues important to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Georges River area.

Meetings	Monthly
Terms of Reference	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Currently open to new members?	No.
Contact	Community Capacity Building Officer - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Portfolio on communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
Learn more	See our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities webpage.

Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee provides feedback and advice to Council on its policies, plans and services to better support people with disability.

Meetings	Quarterly
Terms of Reference	Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Currently open to new members?	No.
Contact	Diversity and Inclusion Officer on communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
Learn more	See our People with Disability webpage

Multicultural Advisory Committee

The Multicultural Advisory Committee is an advisory body that represents the interests of culturally and linguistically diverse people with a connection to Georges River.

Meetings	Quarterly
Terms of Reference	Multicultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Currently open to new members?	Yes. Complete your Expression of Interest.
Contact	The Community Capacity Building team via communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
Learn more	See our Multicultural Communities webpage

Seniors Advisory Committee

The Georges River Seniors Advisory Committee allows local seniors and seniors organisations to provide specialist advice on the needs and priorities of local seniors. The Committee aims to promote collaboration and engagement of seniors and seniors organisations and assist Council in the planning of seniors throughout the year, including Seniors Festival.

Meetings	Quarterly.
Terms of Reference	Seniors Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference.
Currently open to new members?	No.
Contact	Community Capacity Building Officer - Seniors and Disability on communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
Learn more	See our Seniors webpage.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) plays an important role in assisting Council to support youth services in the Georges River Local Government Area. The YAC meets to have their voices heard on things that matter to them and to inform and influence decisions made by Council that affect young people. The YAC also plans and delivers programs and events in our local community.

Meetings	Monthly
Terms of Reference	Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Currently open to new members?	No.
Contact	Community Capacity Building Officer - Child Protection and Youth Services on communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
Learn more	See our Young People webpage

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