CREATE Young Consultants are young leaders who use their voices to create real change for children and young people in care. They’re the driving force behind everything we do - speaking up, sharing stories, and helping to make the care system better for everyone.
When you become a Young Consultant (YC), you join an amazing group of young people across Australia who are turning their lived experience into leadership, advocacy, and opportunity.
Young Consultants represent CREATE and speak up for children and young people with a care experience. They work with CREATE as passionate advocates who share their voices, stories, and ideas to help make the care system better.
Share your views and experiences to improve the system
Co-facilitate workshops and training for workers, carers, and decision-makers
Help shape and speak at CREATE events and forums
Represent CREATE in meetings, media, and community spaces
Inspire other young people to find their voice
Every YC brings their own Personality, Ideas, and Strengths - and together, we make a big impact.
“Being a Young Consultant helped me realise my voice can actually change things. I went from being nervous to leading workshops and speaking on stage!” – Young Consultant, NSW
Because your experience matters - and your voice can spark change.
Gain confidence, communication, and leadership skills
Meet other amazing young people with care experience
Be part of something bigger - a national movement for change
Build your resume and learn skills that help for life - from teamwork to public speaking to professional networking
Through events so children and young people in care can meet others in similar situations, reducing isolation and making them feel less alone
Through programs like Youth Advisory Groups and Speak Up training that help young people find their voice
Alongside young people, bringing their voices to the people who make decisions, so policies and systems get better and safer for kids in care
Speak Up is the first step toward becoming a Young Consultant. It’s a fun, hands-on workshop series where you’ll:
Build confidence and self-awareness
Learn how to communicate and advocate safely
Understand your rights and how the care system works
Work as part of a team to create change
Level 1 – Individual Advocacy Learn about your strengths and how to speak up for yourself.
Level 2 – Systemic Advocacy Step up your advocacy game and learn how to change the system.
Level 3 – Advanced Systemic Advocacy Lead, facilitate, and represent CREATE at a national level.
“Speak Up gave me the tools to share my story and make a difference - not just for me, but for others too.”- Sharney, CREATE Young Consultant
If you’re aged 14-25 and have a care experience, you can become a Young Consultant. It all starts with Speak Up.
Join clubCREATE to find out when the next Speak Up sessions are happening in your state
Or head to our Events page to see upcoming workshops near you
When you become a CREATE Young Consultant, you don’t just speak up for yourself - you help build a brighter future for all young people in care.
Your story matters. Your voice matters. You matter.
