The Raise Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is made up of a diverse group of passionate young people (18-25yrs) across Australia who share their perspective to make a difference to the work we do at Raise. Through ongoing consultation, our YAC ensures we incorporate the youth voice and reflect the needs of young people across all our decision making. 

Are you 18-25 and keen to be involved? Our YAC has flexible membership to suit everyone’s busy schedules.

The YAC involves 1.5 hours a month (Feb – Nov) for monthly online meetings.

Other optional opportunities may include:

  • Speaking opportunities (webinars, face to face events)

  • Spending time with local program teams at events

  • Writing blogs

  • Video creation

Benefits of being part of the Raise YAC

  • Be meaningfully involved in the Raise program 

  • Be part of a dynamic, friendly, like-minded group of young people 

  • Learn more about not for profit organisation 

  • Have your voice heard in a meaningful way.  

No specific experience is required, just a keen interest in what we do at Raise and a willingness to share your point of view! If this sounds like you, please fill in the form below and our Head of Youth Engagement will be in touch. 

Read more about the YAC

In 2025 the YAC were involved in

  • Youth Mental Health Roundtable at NSW Parliament 

  • 2025 Raise Evaluation Webinar  

  • QLD 10 year celebration Event (face to face) 

  • Presentation to Raise Staff on Issues facing young people (online) 

  • Monthly discussion and feedback to Raise’s projects including fundraising and marketing.  

  • Discussions on young people and cost of living, loneliness, gambling and the lack of third spaces.  

  

  • “Being on the YAC has been incredibly rewarding. Working with a broader team with a common goal, having the autonomy to make suggestions, and to see those suggestions taken on board is hugely beneficial”

     - YAC Member 

  • “Being on the YAC enriches my perspective and experience as a young person in advocacy spaces”

     - YAC Member  

  • “Being on the YAC has empowered me to advocate for young people with more confidence and clarity.”

     - YAC Member 


Meet the YAC

Meet some of the members of our 2026 YAC

  • Ava

    ‘My interest and understanding in the ways our youth and childhood heavily influence wellbeing over the lifespan is what drew me to the YAC. Being apart of Raise makes me feel like I am making a difference in an adolescent's life and their experiences yet to come.’

  • Darcy

    ‘ I want to be a voice for those who suffer silently, and through Raise I’m proud to work with a diverse group of young people to help contribute tangible and youth-led solutions.'

  • Zali

    ‘I hope that as part of the YAC, I can advocate for the expansion of Raise’s reach such that support is also available for young people in periods of significant transition.’


Interested in joining our YAC?

If you'd like to find out more, just fill in the form above and our Youth Engagement Team will be in touch soon.

Youth Advisory Collective (YAC)

Expression of Interest Form






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Youth Advisory Collective (YAC)

Expression of Interest Form


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Youth Advisory Collective (YAC)

Expression of Interest Form


The YAC is made up of three tiers of commitment & involvement. Each tier determines how much time you'll need to allocate to the role, projects and events you want to participate in, and what feedback & consultation you'd like to provide. Please select one tier below.


Tier 1 - our council. Expectation to attend quarterly meetings during business hours. Activities between meetings and opportunities to attend events/support Raise through various projects. Regular communication with our team, regular consultation.

Tier 2 - our committee. Invitation to quarterly meetings but no expectation to attend. Bi-annual events and opportunities to support Raise through various projects. Moderate communication with our team, moderate consultation.

Tier 3 - our community. Consult & provide feedback on projects in a digital hub. Connect with other members of the YAC digitally. Non-individualised communication with our team, invitations to events.




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