--- title: ACYP | Youth Advisory Council YAC --- Search this site on Google Search [![acyp-web-logo.png](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hs-fs/hubfs/acyp-web-logo.png?width=462&name=acyp-web-logo.png "acyp-web-logo.png")](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/) NSW YAC 2024 ## Terina | ![Terina-LR](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hs-fs/hubfs/YAC%202024/Terina-LR.jpg?width=277&height=416&name=Terina-LR.jpg)   |   | Terina, a 18-year-old with Māori and Pasifika ancestry, is based in St Claire, Sydney. They’re currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work at UNSW, and is passionate about advocating for their diverse area of Western Sydney. Terina has overcome mental health struggles and Out of Home Care which have shaped their resilience and compassion. In their free time, Terina actively contributes to the Western Sydney Headspace Youth Advisory Council, lending their unique perspective and insights to shape youth mental health initiatives. "I am excited to actively participate in YAC, as it allows me to showcase my unwavering dedication to supporting and advocating for the well-being of my peers", Terina said following their appointment. | | --- | --- | --- |   ##### Contact us P: [02 9248 0970](tel:0292480970) E: [acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au](mailto:acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au) ###### Street address [NSW Advocate for Children and Young People](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/) [Ground Floor, 219-241 Cleveland Street, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/)   ###### Mailing address [NSW Advocate for Children and Young People](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/) Locked Bag 5000, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124   The Advocate for Children and Young People is under the DCJ ABN 36 433 875 185. ###### Media P: [02 9248 0943](tel:0292480943) or [0439 346 249](tel:0439346249) E: [media@acyp.nsw.gov.au](mailto:media@acyp.nsw.gov.au) ##### Subscribe to our newsletter Receive updates and invitations from the Advocate [Subscribe](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/newsletter) ![Aboriginal flag](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/Aboriginal%20flag.svg) We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.   Informed by lessons of the past, ACYP is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.