Young People's Reference Group - NSW Commission for Children and Young People

Nominations now open for Young People's Reference Group 2010

What is the Young People’s Reference Group?

The Young People’s Reference Group (YPRG) is one of the ways the Commission involves young people in its work. Each year, 12 young people aged over 12 and under 17 years are chosen to help the Commission keep in touch with the views of young people in NSW.

The YPRG meets every two months to give the Commissioner and Commission staff their ideas and opinions on what the Commission is doing and how they do it.

OK, but what does the Commission do?

If you aren’t very familiar with what the Commission does you can check out Feedback Mag – the Commission’s online newsletter for young people. It will give you an idea of the kind of work we do. Otherwise, feel free to surf kidZone section of the Commission’s website where there are heaps of interesting things to do and find out for young people.

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All young people are different and have their own ideas and opinions. That’s why members of the YPRG come from all over NSW and have different backgrounds, interests, and experiences. It is not a competition of skill or ability.

Want to apply or need more Information?

To find out more about the YPRG, check out the information sheet and get a copy of the application form.

If you, or a young person you know, is interested in being a member of the YPRG please return the application form to the Commission by faxing it to 9287 7267, emailing it to kids@kids.nsw.gov.au or by mailing it to:

Commission for Children and Young People
Level 2, 407 Elizabeth St
SURRY HILLS NSW 2010.

For more information about the YPRG, please contact Zeah Behrend, Senior Participation Officer, on 9287 7224 or send an email to kids@kids.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close on 6 November 2009.