Youth Week 2027 Ambassadors
To appoint the Youth Week WA 2027 Ambassadors, the Department of Communities invited nominations from young people interested in promoting, leading, and advocating for Youth Week WA. The Department was impressed by the high quality and diverse applications received and would like to thank all the exceptional young people who showcased their interest in being a 2027 Ambassador.
The Youth Week WA 2027 Ambassadors are Reuben Brady, Lei Yuen, Grace Zeynali, and Ryan Rawlinson.
Get to know the Youth Week WA 2027 Ambassadors
Ryan Rawlinson
Ryan (he/him) is a 19-year-old Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Geography student at the University of Western Australia (UWA), works part time as an electorate officer where he assists constituents with federal responsibilities, particularly those impacting young people, and is a trainee officer in the Royal Australian Navy. Ryan’s passion for youth advocacy originated from originally being pessimistic about the future of young people, until he became a member of the Ministerial Youth Advisory Council. Ryan then became aware of the plethora of support available for young people, as well as how critical it is that young people are involved, listed to and advocated for, particularly during Youth Week.
Grace Zeynali
Grace (she/her) is an 18-year-old student studying a combined degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and Commerce. She enjoys advocating for better public transport and building her startup, which aims to close the gap between law and Artificial Intelligence issues. Grace was motivated to apply for the Ambassador role by her strong interest in public policy, community advocacy, and desire to help others find ways to create meaningful change and advocate for what they believe in. She aims to use her role to bring young Australians together during a time of uncertainty, fostering a culture of connection and appreciation for different perspectives.
Reuben Brady
Reuben (he/him) is a 21-year- old civil engineering student at UWA from a regional town called Boddington. He is involved in several charity and community-based organisations, such as the Youth Parliament, Model UN, Crisis to Calm, Teach Learn Grow, Ronald Mc Donald Foundation and more. These experiences enable Reuben to meet a wide range of talented youth leaders who he hopes to help represent on the wider stage. Reuben was motivated to apply for the Ambassador role by his passion in youth representation especially advocacy around rural representation aiming to ensure that the youth of the countryside get the same chances their metropolitan peers get.
Lei Yuen
Lei (she/her) is an 18 -year-old high school graduate from the Kimberley region. Passionate about empowering the young people in her community she has mentored and supported students in areas such as drama, all the way to being active citizens in their local community. Lei was motivated to apply for the Ambassador role by her passion for regional young people and highlighting where they can stand to empower themselves, how they can be represented and not only by have a seat at the table but have a voice equal to the people who they sit next to.
What does being a Youth Week WA Ambassador involve?
The Ambassador is a volunteer role which supports the planning and delivery of Youth Week WA by:
- promoting, supporting and helping to develop creative ways to involve more young people in Youth Week WA
- having input into events and strategies for Youth Week WA
- assessing Youth Week WA grant applications
- attending events during Youth Week WA
- taking part in social media and other campaigns
- being a public spokesperson for Youth Week WA in the media and at events.
Check out this video featuring the Ambassadors for Youth Week WA 2026, to get a taste of what the Ambassador role is all about.
Youth Week WA Ambassadors: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have questions about the Ambassador position and application process, you might find the answers here. If you have a question that is not answered, you can send it to youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au and a member of the Youth Team will respond to you as soon as possible.
When will applications for Ambassadors for Youth Week WA 2027 be open?
Show moreNominations for the Youth Week WA 2027 Ambassador Program closed on Monday 3 August 2026.
Are Ambassadors paid?
Show moreNo, the Ambassador role is a volunteer position.
What is the time commitment?
Show moreBefore Youth Week WA 2027 (from appointment to February 2027), Ambassadors are required for an average of 1 to 2 hours per fortnight.
In March and April 2027, especially during the week of Youth Week WA, the time commitment will increase to most days per week (around 10-15 hours across the week). This includes attending events, promoting Youth Week WA, taking part in campaigns and speaking to the media.
Are Ambassadors required to be available during the evenings or on the weekend?
Show moreAmbassadors attend events and activities in the evenings and/or on the weekend, particularly during Youth Week WA.
Are Ambassadors required to travel? And if so, do they cover the cost?
Show moreYes, some travel may be required.
Travel costs for trips (including regional travel to or from Perth for regional Ambassadors) will be covered by the Department of Communities.
Can Ambassadors be supported by a support worker?
Show moreYes. The support worker will be required to provide a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check if engaging with children in the community as part of their support.
Are Ambassadors required to have a driver’s licence?
Show moreNo, a driver’s licence is not required for the Ambassador position.
