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    BE PART OF WHAT WE’RE DOING

     

    Tell us your ideas about health and wellbeing. Share your personal perspectives on the health system. Maybe even get some hands-on experience with research planning, data analysis, and the implementation of research findings into real world policies and services. 

     

    Joining the WH&Y Commission is super easy! At the start of the year, you can apply to be trained as a WH&Y Commissioner. After that, you can opt in to one or more of the projects we have running that year. Together, we can bridge the gap between young people and adults, and champion a better approach to research and healthcare for young people in Australia.




    SOME OF THE WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED


    Co-researchers and advisors

    working alongside professional researchers to co-facilitate or conduct youth health research

    Co-ordinators

    leading and supporting WH&Y Commissioners on specific activities and research projects

    Communicators

    sharing research findings and insights, and connecting with the community  through social and mainstream media

    Informers

    contributing ideas and perspectives through surveys and workshops, or by connecting through social media



    STAY IN TOUCH

     

    Connect with us on insta or sign up to our mailing list below. We’ll keep you up to date with all our news and activities, and opportunities to have an input into our work.




    HOW YOU’LL BE SUPPORTED

     

    Training sessions with WH&Y researchers will give you the skills you need to play an active role in youth-engaged research. In particular, you’ll learn about Research Methods and Ethics, Communication, and Research Translation and Advocacy. You’ll also be able to join in friendly training sessions run by other WH&Y Commissioners in areas including Intersectionality, and Sexuality and Gender Diversity.






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    WH&Y Commission at the 2022 AAAH Conference

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    FAQs
    1. How do I apply to be a WH&Y Commissioner?
    2. What if I miss the deadline to apply?
    3. What’s the time commitment for being a WH&Y Commissioner?
    4. Will I get reimbursed for my time?
    5. I am from a rural/regional area. Will I be disadvantaged if I don’t come face to face?
    6. Do I need any volunteering experience to join the WH&Y Commission?
    7. Do I get to share my opinions and be heard?

    1. How do I apply to be a WH&Y Commissioner?

      • Applications open at the start of each year and usually involve filling in an online survey with a few questions about yourself and why you’d like to be a WH&Y Commissioner. Join our mailing list to get notified about the next round of applications.

    2. What if I miss the deadline to apply?

      • If you miss the deadline for applying to join the WH&Y Commision, never mind - there’s always next year! In the meantime, you can join the WH&Y community to share your views and experience with our WH&Y Commission. To keep in the loop, please connect with us by joining our mailing list and following us on Insta. We’ll let you know when the next round of applications is happening, and keep you up to date on any immediate opportunities to get involved.

    3. What’s the time commitment for being a WH&Y Commissioner?

      • WH&Y Commissioners are appointed to the Commission for one year. During that time, you’ll be required to attend a monthly workshop, and to check and respond to emails and conversations in our Facebook group. That adds up to a minimum input of around 2.5 hours a month.

    4. Will I get reimbursed for my time?

      • Yes. You will receive a $50 voucher to thank you for your time and input attending the monthly workshop.

    5. I am from a rural/regional area. Will I be disadvantaged if I don’t come face to face?

      • No – and we encourage young people from rural and regional areas to get involved! All meetings will have an online option and you will be able to connect and provide feedback, just like any other WH&Y Commissioner. Some of our events are fully online, too.

    6. Do I need any volunteering experience to join the WH&Y Commission?

      • No. We welcome all young people to be a part of the WH&Y Commission. All you need to bring is your passion for health and wellbeing and your lived experiences as a young person.

    7. Do I get to share my opinions and be heard?

      • Yes, of course! This is a research project that works with young people’s opinions and ideas at every step of the way.

    Applications open at the start of each year and usually involve filling in an online survey with a few questions about yourself and why you’d like to be a WH&Y Commissioner. Join our mailing list to get notified about the next round of applications.

    If you miss the deadline for applying to join the WH&Y Commision, never mind - there’s always next year! In the meantime, you can join the WH&Y community to share your views and experience with our WH&Y Commission. To keep in the loop, please connect with us by joining our mailing list and following us on Insta. We’ll let you know when the next round of applications is happening, and keep you up to date on any immediate opportunities to get involved.

    WH&Y Commissioners are appointed to the Commission for one year. During that time, you’ll be required to attend a monthly workshop, and to check and respond to emails and conversations in our Facebook group. That adds up to a minimum input of around 2.5 hours a month.

    Yes. You will receive a $50 voucher to thank you for your time and input attending the monthly workshop.

    No – and we encourage young people from rural and regional areas to get involved! All meetings will have an online option and you will be able to connect and provide feedback, just like any other WH&Y Commissioner. Some of our events are fully online, too.

    No. We welcome all young people to be a part of the WH&Y Commission. All you need to bring is your passion for health and wellbeing and your lived experiences as a young person.

    Yes, of course! This is a research project that works with young people’s opinions and ideas at every step of the way.

    Partners
    We acknowledge the funding support of the NHMRC and the contributions of our collaborators across Australia.