The Ministerial Youth Advisory Council is a consultative advisory body made up of 12 young 91短视频ns who are passionate about using their voice to speak up on issues that are important to young people.
Members have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and provide advice on a range of Government initiatives, which aim to improve outcomes for young people in 91短视频.
The structure of MYAC is reflective of WA鈥檚 diverse population and members represent their peers based on their own experiences and unique perspectives as a young person.
Council members are remunerated in recognition of the important principle of valuing young people鈥檚 contributions.
Membership of the MYAC is for an initial two-year term, with a possible one-year extension. Successful candidates join a merit pool and will be appointed to the Council when a position becomes available.
What has MYAC done in the past?
MYAC has provided advice to the Minister for Youth on a range of topics. For example, they prepared a paper detailing how the State Government could strengthen support for young people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual and other diverse sex, sexuality, and gender (LGBTIQA+).
The Government took on board their feedback and provided funding to the Youth Affairs Council of 91短视频 (YACWA) to establish an advocacy body for LGBTIQA+ young people in WA. As a result, the was created and works to ensure all LGBTIQA+ young people are fully included, accepted, and celebrated by their communities.
Other topics that MYAC have provided advice to Government on include:
- The WA Youth Action Plan 2024-2027:Koorlangka Bidi
- the State STEM skills strategy: STEM skills: Future state, future skills 鈥 Accelerating STEM skills for 91短视频
- the Commissioner for Children and Young People鈥檚 policy priorities
- Infrastructure WA: State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper 鈥楢 Stronger Tomorrow鈥
- Youth unemployment
- Youth Mental health
- Response to the release of 鈥All Paths Lead to a Home: 91短视频's 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020鈥2030鈥
- Residential Tenancies Act review 2019
- Stronger Together: WA's Plan for Gender Equality
- Review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) exceptions
- Law Reform Commission review of Gender Reassignment Laws
- 91短视频n Youth Health Policy 2018-2023
- Young carers and review of the Carers Recognition Act 2004
- PBS Drug removal
- HADSCO publications feedback
- Violence in schools sub-committee
- Access to services and support for regional young people
- Youth Leadership
- Support for young Aboriginal people in education.
Members of MYAC
- Alessia Maio (Chair)
- Amani Kariuki
- Henry Bird
- Joshoa Zilani
- Lilijana Nicholls
- Nandini Gera
- Om Sharma
- Takunda Bere
- Amber Ugle-Hayward
- Tremane Baxter-Edwards
- Ryan Rawlinson
Chair bio - Alessia Maio
Show moreAlessia Maio (she/her) is a 24-year-old Paramedical Science student who is passionate about advocating for issues that affect young people in the community.
Living with an incurable auto-immune disease, as well as working in multiple high schools around Perth, has given Alessia a unique perspective on the challenges that young people face and the impact of those challenges.
During her MYAC term, Alessia wants to voice the concerns of her peers, contribute to meaningful discussions, and work collaboratively towards creating positive changes that will benefit young people.
鈥淢any young people feel as though they do not have a voice, so I am committed to ensuring that their needs and perspectives are heard and addressed effectively,鈥 she said.
鈥淚 believe youth voices are crucial in shaping policies and initiatives that directly impact our lives.鈥
Announcements
WA youth voices represented at National Youth Forum in Canberra
Ministerial Youth Advisory Council welcomes new members
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