Youth Advisory Council 2025

Winter Crane (she/her) is a passionate youth advocate, based in regional South Australia on Ngarrindjeri Country (Murray Bridge), with a strong interest in mental health, consent education, and empowering young people through creative expression.

Drawing from lived experience, Winter is committed to ensuring that the voices of young people are not only heard but actively shape the future of youth mental health services. She believes in helping young people access safe, inclusive spaces to heal, grow, and thrive.

Her advocacy is rooted in community connection—supporting young people through peer-led events, creative education, and safe, inclusive spaces. Winter believes in the power of storytelling, lived experience, and collective care to create meaningful, lasting change for young people everywhere. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing and empowerment are possible when young people are truly heard and supported.