Orygen Digital Youth Advisory Group Application Form

Collaborating with the First Nations Team and Advisory Group (First Nations Identified Position applicants only)
Advising on implementing Orygen Digital’s Strategic Projects and decision-making
Advising on the design and user-experience of digital mental health tools
Advising on research related to digital youth mental health (such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality & mental health apps)
Sharing your story in the media or at events
Advising development of digital therapy content
Advising on our collaboration with lived experience perspectives and communities (with young people, their families and supporters)

Surname:
First name:
Preferred name:
Gender:
Pronouns:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Residential Address:
Are you currently or have you previously used the MOST service? :	Yes No *Note: We encourage applications from both MOST users and non-MOST users.
Are you Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? :	Yes No *You are being asked this question to ensure we can provide you with appropriate cultural supports throughout your YAG participation.
(If ‘Yes’ to above) do you want your application to be considered for one of the identified First Nations positions on the YAG? Please note, this preference will not impact your eligibility for any of the YAG member positions.:	Yes No
Do you have lived experiences of the following (select all relevant) :	Mental health challenges Use of digital mental health services, apps or tools Living in rural, regional or remote area Neurodiversity Person with a disability Homelessness or housing instability Financial hardship Coming from a cultural or racial minority Coming from a refugee or migrant background Not completing year 12 and/or not having experiences of tertiary education LGBTQIA+ Any other relevant experiences
Other relevant experiences:
Why would you like to be on Orygen Digital’s Youth Advisory Group? (Max. 250 words):
What skills and values help you to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people and staff members? (Max. 250 words):
What experiences have prepared you for lived experience advocacy, youth participation or involvement in shaping research as a young person? (Max. 250 words):
How will you manage this two-year commitment among your other commitments? (Max. 250 words):	Consider work, study, and any other youth or mental health organisations or initiatives you are involved with.
Please list any other youth or mental health organisations you are involved with and your role or affiliation:
Tell us about what interests you about digital mental health. What are some of the challenges and benefits of digital mental health tools for young people in your communities? (Max. 250 words):
Please select interest areas that make this role appeal to you (select a maximum of three options):	Collaborating with the First Nations Team and Advisory Group (First Nations Identified Position applicants only) Advising on implementing Orygen Digital’s Strategic Projects and decision-making Advising on the design and user-experience of digital mental health tools Advising on research related to digital youth mental health (such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality & mental health apps) Sharing your story in the media or at events Advising development of digital therapy content Advising on our collaboration with lived experience perspectives and communities (with young people, their families and supporters)
Other:
If you are not selected for the Youth Advisory Group, would you still like to be contacted by Orygen for other opportunities? :	Yes No
How did you hear about this opportunity? :