This is not a consultation panel. The Riverun Academy Youth Steering Committee has binding authority over program design, public advocacy, and a $20,000 innovation fund — no director veto.
We are recruiting 10 young people aged 16–25 to lead this program from the inside.
The YSC governance structure is written into the program charter. Here is exactly what the committee controls.
The Director cannot override these decisions.
Written rationale required from the Director if these recommendations are overridden.
90-minute online meetings, monthly. Stipended at $150 per meeting — that's $1,650 over the year for Year 1 members.
Two in-person gatherings per year. Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered from grant funds.
Every biannual report is co-written with the YSC. Your name and voice is in the document — not as a footnote.
Attend one national youth advocacy forum per year — flights, accommodation, and ticket funded.
$20,000 across two years is yours to allocate. No director veto. The YSC decides how it's spent.
Advisory input on all youth-facing staff hiring decisions. The Director must provide written rationale if your advice is overridden.
10 members in total. We are actively recruiting to meet the following composition targets. You don't need to fit every category — you just need to want to be here.
Age range
16–25 years. Members aged 16–17 require parental/guardian consent. All YSC sessions are supervised by the Youth Governance Specialist with current WWCC.
A dedicated specialist (YACVic-credentialled, current WWCC) facilitates every YSC meeting and provides one-on-one support to all members.
Developed in consultation with a registered psychologist before the first meeting. Covers distress signs, referral pathways, debriefing, and emergency procedures.
Budget covers childcare support and accessibility needs for YSC meetings. Regional and remote members join via videoconference; in-person hui travel is fully funded.
All YSC members have direct access to the Director (Liam Tormey) and Program Coordinator via a dedicated channel. The YSC can call an emergency session at any time.
Applications are strengths-based and supported — a youth worker will help you through the process. There is no wrong way to apply. Program opens July 2026.