Information for families
This page is for parents, caregivers, guardians and other family members supporting a YEC member this year. It outlines some basic information about the role you can play to help them get the most from their involvement.
What are the benefits of being a YEC member?
What is involved?
Is this program Child safe?
Yes. At YEC events, students will be supervised by staff from the Green Adelaide Education team. All staff are experienced student mentors, have Department for Communities and Social Inclusion Working with Children clearances, and have completed First Aid and Child-safe Environments Training.
For more information, you can contact us at info@yecsa.net.au
What are the benefits of being a YEC member?
- Since 1997, the YEC has provided young people with a voice and opportunities to take action on key environmental issues facing South Australia, with the aim to achieve a more environmentally sustainable future.
- The YEC is a joint initiative of the Department for Education and Green Adelaide and the activities are 100% funded, so there would be no direct cost to you.
- YEC members will gain new networks, meet like-minded students from across the state, and receive ongoing support to plan and deliver their own environmental projects. This is a great opportunity to create change and make a difference.
What is involved?
- Participation in the Council involves students taking part in sustainability forums, an overnight leadership camp and online discussion forums.
- Many of these events will take place during school hours in various locations in and around Adelaide. As a parent/caregiver,, you will be responsible for organising transport for your child to attend these events. A transport subsidy is available to students living >100km from Adelaide.
- In addition to face-to-face events, an online discussion forum will be run and moderated by staff throughout the year. This will be a private group for members only. Where physical events cannot go ahead, we will endeavour to offer an online alternative to ensure members still have opportunities to check in with others.
- In order for students to take part, they must have proven permission from a parent or guardian. You will need to indicate that you support your child’s application for the YEC by signing the application under Parental Permission.
Is this program Child safe?
Yes. At YEC events, students will be supervised by staff from the Green Adelaide Education team. All staff are experienced student mentors, have Department for Communities and Social Inclusion Working with Children clearances, and have completed First Aid and Child-safe Environments Training.
For more information, you can contact us at info@yecsa.net.au
