Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee
The Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) represents the views of Fairfield City’s youth to Council, and advocates for the needs of young people.
To apply to become a member of the YAC, you must be aged between 14-24 years and live in one of the 27 suburbs in the Fairfield Local Government Area.
A new committee forms each year starting from July. The full term is one year from July to June.
Applications for the 2025-2026 YAC are now closed! Follow our social media to keep up to date with future opportunities
The YAC are on Instagram! Follow the Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee profile (@fairfieldyac) on Instagram to keep up with what the YAC get up to and other updates about opportunities, events and what’s happening in the local area for young people.
Contact Council’s youth development officer at youth@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au if you want to know more
Who are the Youth Advisory Committee
The YAC is a formal advisory committee of Fairfield City Council and is made up of members from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, genders, postcodes, life experiences and socio-economic backgrounds. The YAC can be described in four pillars:
- A Voice for Young People
- Volunteering and Participation
- Team Building
- Leadership and Development
YAC members meet monthly to hold discussions on topics and issues important to local young people and to plan for upcoming activities, workshops or volunteering opportunities. YAC also have opportunities to contribute to local projects and activities for young people and to advocate for youth needs via consultations and focus groups.
The YAC is also the official steering committee for the Bring It On! Festival, Fairfield City’s major Youth Week event.
The experience of the YAC each year is diverse and can depend on what opportunities arise or what the current group of members is passionate about.
Commitment
YAC members serve a 12 month term with the option to apply to continue for a second term.
Each month, YAC members attend committee meetings at Fairfield City Council Administration Building or other specified venues. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) 5.30pm to 8.00pm