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Leadership Opportunities

To become a leader you need to be involved. Your local school council or sports club committees are good ways to be involved in decision making. Keep an eye on this page as we will put information here regarding opportunities as they arise. It is also a good idea to always check the public notices in your local newspaper. There are a number of community organisations or events that you may be involved with or wish to join that have governing committees. Here are some suggestions of where to begin.

Community Cabinet Women’s Forums

Women’s Forums are held in conjunction with Community Cabinets across the Territory. You can have direct contact with Ministers to voice your concerns and raise issues. Visit the women’s forums website to find out more.

• Your local cultural association, church or community group,
• Your local rural women’s association, show society or district council,
• Charitable organisations and community service providers,
• School councils, sporting groups and event committees,
• Special interest groups,
• Local government,
• Political parties,
• At work be a team leader, act at a higher level, as a project manager, or as a member of a committee,
• Do further training or development.

Opportunities for young people

Youth Minister’s Round Table

The Youth Minister’s Round Table provides direct communication 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.

Youth Advisory Group

Is an official advisory committee to Local Council and has a maximum of 15 young people appointed to the group each year. The group meets every month and as well as organising youth events and projects, provides youth advice to Council on issues affecting young people in Darwin.

Youth Parliament

Aims to create and develop in young people an interest in their system of Government and Parliamentary process, involve them in public speaking and debating, discussing issues of importance and documenting ideas. It provides a forum for young people to express their views on matters which concern them. Information regarding this can be found on the YMCA website.

Youth Advisory and Action Group

The Police Ethnic Advisory Group (PEAG) provides advice to the Commissioner of Police relating to Multicultural Issues. There is a Youth Advisory and Action Group (YAAG) that is part of the PEAG. Find out more from the NT Police Website.

Voices of Youth

This is a website developed by UNICEF where young people can have their say and become involved in global issues affecting young people.

Youth Action Net

Launched by the International Youth foundation this website provides a central meeting place for young people to discuss issues and become involved in making a difference in their community as well as others.

 

Opportunities for Seniors

The Advisory Council on Ageing provides an avenue of communication between the Northern Territory senior community and government. Council reports to the Minister for Senior Territorians with members appointed for 2 year terms. Information is available from the Office of Senior Territorians Website.