MENA Youth Leadership Committee

How it works

Expressions of interest are sought at the beginning of each calendar year. The selection process will endeavour to include all genders, those who identify with the LGBT+ community, First Nations people, those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. The committee shall comprise of 10-12 members annually.

MENA at its discretion may alter the minimum or maximum number of members based on the strength of applications. The committee will meet once every 4-6 weeks and have the opportunity to provide feedback to senior committee members.

Applications to join the committee are open until 5pm on the 6^th December 2024. Applicants must be between the age of 15yrs and 24yrs age range, at the time of submitting their application. If successful in obtaining an interview this will be conducted with at least one staff member from MENA and a Board member of MENA.

Current committee members may choose to do an additional one-year term and should apply through email to programs@menanetball.com.au expressing the reason why they wish to undertake another team. The decision to allow an additional term will be based on the commitment and engagement shown during their initial term and the strength of applications. The incoming committee will commence its term in January/February 2025 with the first meetings being in person or online if required.

A representative from MENA will be available to attend all committee meetings, and other staff members will be invited to attend committee meetings from time to time and may make presentations on topics of interest to young members. Meetings shall occur monthly to six-weekly, with the exclusion of January and December where there is no expectation to hold a meeting.

What we do

Establish goals and programs for the calendar year

• Through a calendar of events, identify how the committee can support MENA’s strategic objectives.
• Attend committee meetings to understand MENA’s aims and purpose.
• Contribute to the organisation’s strategic outcomes by co-designing, advocating, and promoting ideas impacting young people in netball.

Communication

• Liaise with MENA to engage the appropriate support to achieve desired outcomes.
• Be available to respond to queries and concerns from other young members.
• Listen to feedback in a constructive and positive manner, and direct members to the appropriate process/person.

MENA’s Values and Codes of Behaviour

• Understand and embody MENA’s values and behave as an appropriate role model.
• Understand and comply with relevant Codes of Behaviour – paying particular attention to Child Safety framework and social media policy.
• Be an active voice and participant in promoting Safeguarding Children as required by MENA.

Maintain positive relationships with members and committee representatives

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with young association/club members.

• Treat all people in a fair and reasonable manner.
• Respond to feedback and requests in a timely fashion.
• Be involved in planning and decision making for the sport.
• Escalate complaints or concerns as required.

Our Objectives

• Bring a diverse voice to the table and act as an advisory group to MENA to review policies and projects.
• Improve retention of youth members through targeted programs.
• Provide an additional leadership pathway for youth members by advocating and promoting affiliates to embrace their own youth committees.

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Captain and Vice-Captain MENA Youth Leadership Committee Officer

MENA Youth Leadership Committe Officer