Apply now! Join FV's Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee

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Expressions of interest are now open for Football Victoria's Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). 

The YAC will unite young women aged between 14-21 to lead positive change in the football industry. The group will have a direct line of communication with Football Victoria and have a platform to discuss ideas, create change and drive engagement for women & girls in football.

The YAC is representative of the diverse voices of Victoria's youth, advocates for issues affecting women & girls participation and will lead a project that aims to address key issues that women & girls face. 

Selection criteria:

  • Identify as female
  • 14-21 years of age
  • Interested in representing / contributing to the views of young women on participation in football
  • Interested in developing committee skills and experience with relevance to sport and football 
  • Available to participate in fortnightly meetings and committee activities from October – December 2021 with possibility to extend

Benefits of Membership:

By joining YAC, you will contribute to the:

  • Strengthening of links between young women and girls and Football Victoria
  • Informing FV of issues relating to young women and girl’s participation in football
  • Provision of advice to inform the development of programs and projects specific to young women and girls in football
  • Conduct research and consultations among young women in Victoria regarding participation in football
  • Provision of a platform for young women and girls to advocate for priorities that are important to them
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Development of a Youth Action Plan to be presented to the Football Victoria Leadership Group mid December 2021.

Applicants:

We encourage applications from young people from diverse communities including:

  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
  • LGBTQI
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • Young people living with a disability/impairment 

How to apply:

If being a part of Football Victoria’s Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee interests you, submit your expression of interest  by 5:00pm Wednesday, 20 October 2021.

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All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email by 29th October 2021. The first meeting of the YAC will follow shortly after.