Telstra Foundation Youth Advisory Council 2026

📖 About Telstra Foundation Youth Advisory Council

The Telstra Foundation is committed to championing young people by actively involving them in their work. As they kick off the second year of the Youth Advisory Council with PROJECT ROCK IT, they are seeking young individuals in Australia aged 12-18 from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The goal is to ensure a wide range of voices and identities are heard.

🎁 Benefits of Joining the Youth Advisory Council

As a Council member, you will have the opportunity to:

• Share your views on the digital world — what's working, what's not, and what needs to change.
• Provide feedback and ideas for real projects supporting young people nationwide.
• Create content that resonates with other young people, including videos, stories, advice, and creative pieces.
• Participate in events and media opportunities.
• Connect with like-minded peers from different states and backgrounds.
• Be paid for your time and expertise at a rate of $40 per hour.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Telstra Foundation Youth Advisory Council, you must:

• Be a young person from Australia.
• Be aged 12-18.
• Have a passion for tech, creativity, online safety, digital culture, or simply making things better for young people.

📅 Application Date and Process

How to Apply:

• Submit a short video (no fancy setup required!) answering a few questions about who you are, your strengths, and what excites you about the digital world.
• Refer to the full instructions and the position description for detailed information.

Application Deadline:

• 23 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the Telstra Foundation Youth Advisory Council page.

If you are passionate about making a difference and shaping the digital world for young people, this is your chance to contribute and be heard!

• Share your views on the digital world - what's working what's not, and what needs to change.
• Contribute feedback and ideas to real projects that supports young people nationwide.
• Create content that speaks to other young people, including videos, stories, advice and creative pieces.
• Take part in events and media opportunities.
• Connect with like-minded peers from different states and backgrounds.
• Be paid for your time and expertise. You will be compensated at a rate of $40 per hour.