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Youth on Board: 14 Points to Successfully Involving Young People in Decision Making (2004), The Foundation for Young Australians, Melbourne

This resource is useful for organisations that are either starting to consider young people’s participation or already have strategies in place. The guide features activities, checklists and case studies as well as practical strategies for young people’s participation, such as conducting an organisational assessment or making meetings work.

South Australia Office for Youth

The South Australian Office for Youth site has a toolkit to assist organisations in learning how to effectively consult with young people 12 to 25 years old.

The Power of an Untapped Resource: Exploring Youth Representation on Your Board or Committee (2001), Association of Alaska School Boards

This resource provides checklists for young people and adults to assess their ability to provide effective participation for young people. It also contains information on assessing a board’s readiness to involve young people and determining their roles on the board.

Youth on Board

Youth on Board’s website includes a number of publications on young people and organisational decision making, listening to young people and youth board involvement and the law.