Powered by young voices, driving real change.

At Womn-Kind, we believe that young people are not just the future - they’re the leaders of today. The Womn-Kind National Youth Advisory Panel is a dynamic group of young changemakers aged 14-25 who come together regularly to shape the direction of Womn-Kind, amplify the voices of their local communities, advocate bravely and drive meaningful, sustainable, systemic change.

Our National Youth Advisory Panel reflects the richness and resilience of Australia’s young people. Comprising 12 individuals from across the country, it brings together those who identify as LGBTQIA+, live in regional, rural and remote areas, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, live with a disability, those who have lived experience with a mental illness and more.

Each member’s story is a testament to courage and insight, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by young people today. By weaving these lived experiences into every aspect of our work and advocacy, the panel ensures that Womn-Kind’s services remain relevant, inclusive and deeply impactful - creating pathways for genuine and lasting change.

The role of Womn-Kind National Youth Advisors

• Co-design resources, services, content, events and campaigns - transforming lived experience into shared empowerment.

• Influence key decisions within Womn-Kind and represent the organisation in meetings with stakeholders, advocating for policies and practices that centre young people’s voices and rights.

• Build deep connections with other changemakers and are role models and ambassadors for Womn-Kind in their local communities.

• Exemplifies how youth leadership can not only inform but transform systems, creating a future where young people are integral architects of the world they want to see.

• Meet regularly to share insights into realities facing young people, including:

  • Barriers to mental health support in regional areas

  • The need for culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, LGBTQIA+ young people and those with lived experience of sexual violence and disability.

Why it matters

Young people deserve to be heard - and at Womn-Kind, they are. By centring their voices, we:

• Build services that reflect the true needs and aspirations of young people.

• Strengthen connections between generations by involving parents, carers, educators, health professionals, Government and community leaders.

• Break down barriers to mental health support and wellbeing in every community.

• Challenge the stigma surrounding mental health, sexual violence, disability and marginalisation, creating a culture where young people feel safe, seen and supported.

• Create opportunities for young people to shape not only services, but also policies, systems and narratives that impact their futures.

• Recognise the power of lived experience as expertise, elevating young people from participants to leaders and decision-makers.

• Foster a sense of belonging, resilience and hope by showing young people that their stories and contributions really matter.

• Build a legacy of inclusive, equitable leadership that inspires the next generation to believe in their ability to create change.

• Demonstrate that authentic co-design isn’t just good practice - it’s essential to building systems that work for everyone.

How you can get involved

If you would like to meet with and learn from the Womn-Kind National Youth Advisors or invite them to an event, please email hello@womn-kind.com.au.