NSW Health Mental Health Youth Advisory Group

​​NSW Health established its first Mental Health Youth Advisory Group in 2023 to ensure young people have a voice in shaping child and youth mental health services across the state.

The Mental Health Advisory Group (MHYAG) brings together a diverse range of young people aged 16–24 years from across NSW who have lived experience with mental health challenges and are passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

The group includes representation from:

• First Nations young people
• Young people living with disability
• Young people from diverse cultural groups
  
• Young people who identify as LGBTIQA+
• Young people from regional and rural NSW​

Opportunities to join the Mental Health Youth Advisory Group

We're inviting young people aged 16–24 years who live in NSW to apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of the Mental Health Youth Advisory Group and help shape mental health services for children and young people.

If you've experienced mental health challenges or feel passionate about improving mental health outcomes for young people, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As part of the 12-member Advisory Group, you'll provide feedback to NSW Health on issues affecting young people accessing mental health services and have the opportunity to be part of a range of projects, polices and initiatives. You'll attend monthly meetings, held during weekdays (usually from 4pm), with a mix of online and in-person sessions. In-person meetings are held in Sydney, with travel support available if required.

This is a paid opportunity, with remuneration provided in line with the Consumer, Carer and Community Member Remuneration Guidelines.

What we're looking for

You are: 

• Passionate about improving mental health outcomes for young people
• Willing to actively contribute during meeting discussions and communications
• Able to relate to and connect with other young people
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Comfortable working with people from diverse groups and cultural backgrounds
• Able to commit to attending meetings and out of session tasks when required
• Committed to NSW Health's values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
  

Key dates   

• 27 October 2025 - Applications open
  
• 9 November 2025 - Applications close
• Mid November 2025 - Shortlisted and unsuccessful applicants notified
• Early December 2025 - Online interviews for shortlisted applicants
  

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Jeannelle Aranda 

MOH-MHB-PCY@health.nsw.gov.au.