Wansolmoana Connect: Pasifika Youth & Young Adults Reference Group

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11/09/24
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The Australian Museum is looking for participants to join its Pasifika Youth & Young Adults Reference group, in association with the Museum's Pasifika program, Wansolmoana Connect. This initiative will engage and consult Pasifika peoples (14 - 30 years) to provide valuable contribution towards the development and delivery of a program aimed at strengthening Pasifika cultural knowledge and connection to culture. It also offers professional, cultural, arts and museum experience, for individuals interested in pursuing careers in these areas.

We welcome all young people of Pasifika heritage who live in the South-West and Greater Sydney areas to apply. It is envisioned that there will be a meeting every 3 weeks beginning October 2024 till September 2025. To ensure that you qualify, please review the application details, and submit your application, including a 2-minute intro video, by 30 September 2024. Participants will be paid a fee for their participation.

Applicant requirements

Applicants must be of or between the targeted audience age ranges of 14 - 30 years.
Applicants be of Pasifika heritage.
Applicants must live in the South-West or Greater Western Sydney areas.
Applicants under the age of 18 years must have permission from a parent or guardian.
Applicants must commit to attending meetings.

Participant responsibilities & expectations

Attend all meetings (online or face to face) and provide feedback for each session.
Be well mannered, prepared and actively participate in session activities.
Prepare and organise own transport to and from meetings.

Participants who are successful will be contacted via the listed email in their application by 3 October 2024. Further questions or concerns can be directed to Elijah Lemusu at Elijah.lemusu@australian.museum.

Thank you & Good luck!

Submit your application

First name*

Last name*

Age*

14 - 17 years

18 - 21 years

22 - 30 years

Email*

Contact number*

Suburb*

Pasifika heritage/ethnicity/culture?*

Do you speak a Pacific language?*

Why have you applied for this Youth Reference Group?*

Have you/ are you involved in any other youth group initiatives?* E.g. church or community groups.

What is a youth initiative or project you have been involved in and what was your role?*

Are you able to commit to full day meetings on 8 and 9 October 2024, and once every 3 weeks?

Yes

Upload a video link to a 2-minute intro video including your name, age, Pasifika heritage and general hobbies or interests. (We suggest uploading a YouTube link to an Unlisted video).*

If the Participant is under 18 years of age, please complete the below consent form.

Parent/Guardian First name

Parent/Guardian Last name

Parent/Guardian relation to participant

Parent/Guardian contact number

By completing this online application form, I consent to the collection and use of my child’s personal information, including the 2-minute intro video, in accordance with the AM’s Privacy Statement (https://australian.museum/privacy/) and for the purposes of the Wansolmoana Connect Youth Reference Group.

If the Participant is above 18 years of age, please tick the below check box.

By completing this online application form, I consent to the collection and use of my personal information, including the 2-minute intro video, in accordance with the AM’s Privacy Statement (https://australian.museum/privacy/) and for the purposes of the Wansolmoana Connect Youth Reference Group.

*Required fields