We are The Royal Children's Hospital
(RCH) Youth Advisory Council, more informally known as the Y@K
(Youth at the Kids). We aim to embody everything that an advisory
council should be as we represent youth voice and aim to improve
the hospital experience of all children and young people.
News
Child Rights Video
In 2011, Y@K made a video about Child Rights.
The Y@K felt that Child Rights are something they feel strongly
about and met with a team of professionals in the RCH to pursue an
idea they had made in a Y@K meeting.
For the full article visit news and events.
Who we are...
We are a group of young people who come together to talk
about our experiences at the hospital, and have our say on how the
RCH could be more child/ young-person friendly.
Y@K is for:
- young people between12-20 years
old
- in a true council style, our Terms of
reference document describes our background, goals, rights and
responsibilities of Y@K members
- we meet monthly or whenever an issue
needs some youth insight in the hospital
- we have the opportunity to gain skills,
including teamwork, leadership, confidence and problem
solving
Y@K is here to help the hospital to
provide the best possible care for children and young people. Our
motivation, optimism and determination will ensure the best
possible outcomes for young people, just like us.
- Miranda Van Groningen, Y@K member
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More information
Check out the member
profiles to learn about our Y@Kers.
Y@K Terms of
Reference have more detail about how Y@K operates.