Our Youth Advisory Board
Communities at Work launched the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) in 2019. It comprises a voluntary group of passionate young employees from across the organisation, who provide insights to the executive board about youth issues, both within the organisation and the broader Canberra community.
Our Youth Advisory Board plays a significant role in creating opportunities for training and leadership experiences among the young members of the organisation. YAB members continuously interact with our Executive Team, gaining an insight into how an organisation’s top leaders operate and the issues that are important to them, and developing a holistic understanding of organisational dynamics and leadership roles.
Additionally, the organisation’s Chief Strategic Officer (CSO), periodically delivers Strategic Development Professional Development sessions to our Youth Advisory Board to support their leadership and strategic thinking skills.
The tenure of a YAB member ends when they cross the age of 30. Until then, a YAB member can stay on the Board for as long or as little as possible. The YAB tends to have between 10 – 15 members at any given time.
If you have any questions or an issue to raise with Communities at Work’s YAB, please email youthadvisoryboard@commsatwork.org
Meet our current YAB members:
Hannah Rainbow
OSHC Inclusion Support Officer
Hannah is the OSHC Inclusion Support Officer. Hannah works with other facilitators, operations coordinators and the management to plan workshops and activities that are meaningful for the participants. She is passionate about her hands-on leadership role and loves working with the clients, staff and leadership teams to constantly improve the services and programs. She enjoys being a part of the progress that the clients achieve and is driven to provide education and aid development for not only herself but other stakeholders and staff.
Hannah joined the Youth Advisory Board to contribute her thoughts and speak up for those that may not have the courage to do so themselves (especially people with a disability). Her bubbly personality and bright ideas keeps the YAB’s initiatives refreshing. When Hannah is not at work you will likely find her on a footy field or walking her puppy.
Felix Latham
Finance Manager
Felix Latham is our Senior Accountant, a role he stepped into after gaining experience across several teams at Communities at Work. He began his journey with us as an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) educator, before transitioning into finance. There, he served as the Program Accountant for the Seniors and Transport program - a program he later went on to manage for several years.
Felix is known for his enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to any project, regardless of the program area or department. He values being part of the positive social impact that Communities at Work delivers to the Canberra community through its wide range of services.
As a member of the Youth Advisory Board, Felix hopes to bring his diverse experience to the table, offering a unique perspective on key issues and initiatives. He is particularly keen to sharpen his strategic thinking and explore innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Outside of work, Felix enjoys skateboarding, staying active, and spending time with friends.