Free PDF · 5 pages · 15 minutes

Find out why your youth council is losing momentum

A free 15 minute health check for council youth officers. Score your group across four areas and see where to start.

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See which of four areas is pulling attendance down
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Compare your view with your members' in one conversation
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Know whether your group needs a fix, a reset or protecting
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What's inside

Five pages you can print, fill in and share with your team.

Page 2: why youth councils drift
Why youth councils drift

The four causes that come up in almost every conversation we have with council youth teams.

Page 3: the 16 question health check
The 16 question health check

A scorecard across purpose, people, rhythm and return. Run it alone, then with members.

Page 4: what your score means
What your score means

Three score bands, and what your lowest area usually tells you.

Page 5: your next step
Your next step

How councils in a similar spot usually move forward, and a free review of your results.

Who it's for

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Youth development and community officers running a youth advisory council, group or squad
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Managers deciding whether the group is worth the time it takes
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Councils planning a new group who want a checklist before they recruit

How to use it

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Download and score it

Score 16 statements 0, 1 or 2. It takes about 15 minutes.

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Compare with your members

Run it with two or three members. The gaps are where the conversation is.

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Start with your lowest area

Optional: send us your score for a free review call.

97%

of young people in YLAA programs feel more empowered to create change in their community

91%

reported a deeper sense of purpose and responsibility in the University of Melbourne framework pilot

87%

reported improved confidence in their goals in the same pilot

Built from conversations with council youth teams across Australia.

Questions

Do we need a youth council already?

No. If you're planning one, read the statements as a checklist before you recruit.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes on your own. Running it with two or three members takes a short meeting.

Is it free?

Yes. Fill in the form and your download link appears straight away.

Can I share it with my team?

Yes. Use it, copy it and share it with anyone it helps.