Expressions of Interest are now open! 

The Department of Communities is seeking nominations from young Western Australians to be Youth Week WA Ambassadors for 2025!

If you or someone you know is passionate about being a voice for young people and would also enjoy being involved in the planning, promoting, and facilitation of a range of incredible Youth Week WA events throughout the State, then this opportunity is for you!

Youth Week WA 2025 Ambassadors will be confident public speakers, passionate advocates for young people, and comfortable sharing their views and concerns with a variety of stakeholders, including other young people, the Minister for Youth, and the media.

We are very keen to hear from applicants with diverse experiences and, backgrounds, from all across the State. Please share this opportunity with any friends, networks, or other contacts who may be interested in applying.

Applications are open now until 11.59pm Sunday, 21 July 2024.

Who can apply to be a Youth Week Ambassador?

Are you:

·         Western Australian (currently residing in the State long-term)

·         aged 18–25 years (but not turning 26 years until after April 2025)

·         available for a one-year term commencing from appointment and closing September 2025

·         contactable by phone, email and able to attend meetings

·         available throughout March and April 2025 for media interviews and promotional activities. 

If you answered yes to these questions, then you can apply!

How can you apply?

If you are interested in applying, simply complete the Western Australian Ambassador Application Form.

To complete the Application Form, you’ll need to provide:

·         your contact and diversity information

·         short responses telling us your thoughts about Youth Week WA, youth engagement strategies, and the current issues facing young people (there will be two questions requiring written responses, and one requiring you to record and upload a video response)

·         a brief résumé or CV detailing any applicable experience.

For more information about what is involved in being a Youth Week WA Ambassador, or the application process, please visit the Department of Communities Youth Week website or email the Youth Team at youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au.