The NSW Youth Advisory Council (YAC) plays an important role in advising the NSW Government on issues that are relevant to young people across the state. The 12 member YAC provides a direct avenue of communication between young people and the NSW Government.
Membership of the YAC is open to all children and young people between 12 and 24 years of age residing in NSW. Applications are sought from young people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, from across NSW.
The YAC meets regularly throughout their one-year term to provide advice to the Minister responsible for Youth, and the Advocate for Children and Young People on issues, policies and laws that affect children and young people in NSW.
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Learn about the 12 young leaders from across the state who have been appointed to the 2025 YAC.
Throughout their one-year term, the YAC will be supported by the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People, Ms Zoë Robinson.
Meet the YAC membersPart four of the The Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014 sets out the YAC’s responsibilities and main function:
Part four of The Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014 details that the Minister appoints members of the Youth Advisory Council:
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