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Youth Minister's Round Table of Young Territorians
What is the Round Table?
The Youth Minister's Round Table of Young Territorians is a direct communication avenue between young Territorians and the Northern Territory Government. The Round Table consists of 16 members who are aged 15 to 25 years. Round Table members are representative of the geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity in the Northern Territory.
Why have a Round Table?
The Round Table is your chance to get involved and have your views heard by the Minister for Young Territorians about issues that interest or affect you.
What has the Round Table accomplished?
Round Table members since 1997 have been involved in numerous activities, committees and projects. Below is a small list of achievements by Round Table members:
- regularly provided advice to the Northern Territory Government;
- members of executive judging panels;
- committee members on both State/Territory and National committees;
- have been selected to be representatives on a range of youth groups;
- have assisted in the research of several projects and programs; and
- attended and participated at schools, youth groups, conferences, seminars and youth network meetings.
Members
Reports
- Mental Health Education in NT Schools
- Environmental Appreciation - The Cane Toad Report and Brochure
- Creative Education for Youth on Drugs and Alcohol
- Improving Life Chances: Investigating the Accessibility and Appropriateness of Services for Young Aboriginal Mothers in Tennant Creek
- Exploring the concept of the Alice Springs Town Council's proposed youth curfew and the impacts on the community and its inhabitants
- Role Models for Young Males
- 2007 Community Based Projects
- 2006 Community Based Projects
- 2005 Community Based Projects
- Annual Report of the 2007 Youth Round Table
- Annual Report of the 2006 Youth Round Table
- Annual Report of the 2005 Youth Round Table
Newsletters
After each meeting, the Youth Round Table produces a newsletter, Round about the NT, which is distributed widely across the Territory.
- 2008 - No.2
- 2008 - No.1
- 2007 - No.4
- 2007 - No. 3
- 2007 - No. 2
- 2007 - No. 1
- 2006 - No. 4
- 2006 - No. 3
- 2006 - No. 2
- 2006 - No. 1
How often do they meet?
The Round Table meets four times a year with Minister for Young Territorians or her nominated representative. Round Table members communicate regularly with each other at least once a month.
How do you get on the Round Table?
If you are interested in applying for the Round Table, you need to complete and return the Round Table Application Form. All applications for the Round Table require one written reference of support. This could be a letter from a school principal, employer, community group, youth organisation, etc.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview at OYA. At the interview, you will be asked to expand on issues raised in your application. The interviews are normally conducted in November each year, and the applicants are advised in early February.
How much will it cost?
It will cost nothing. OYA pays for the travel, accommodation and sitting fees. All meeting expenses are arranged and paid for by OYA.
What does the NT Office of Youth Affairs do for the Round Table?
OYA provides administrative support and advice to the Round Table and its members.
Further information on the Round Table can be obtained by contacting OYA on telephone (08) 8999 3826, free call 1800 652 736 or email oya@nt.gov.au
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