This resource has been developed to guide organisations through the process of establishing and sustaining a children and young people’s advisory group.

There are many different ways that organisations can engage children and young people in their decision making processes. Advisory groups are becoming increasingly popular, although this is just one of a suite of mechanisms all of which vary in cost, time needed and degree of representation of the children and young people engaged.

As you read through this guide, it is important to remember that while there are definite advantages of advisory groups, they only reach a select number of children and young people. It is therefore always a good idea to find additional ways to engage a wider range of children and young people in your decision making processes.