Year 9 student Sar Worker applied to be considered after being encouraged by school teachers that she would be a good candidate.
Shortlisted candidates are assessed at a face-to-face recruitment event.
Twelve applicants are then recommended to the Minister for Youth and NSW Cabinet.
The NSW Youth Advisory Council plays an important role in advising the NSW Government on issues that are relevant to young people across the state.
Membership is open to any NSW resident between 12 and 24.
Members meet regularly throughout their one-year term to provide advice to the Minister for Youth on issues, policies and laws that affect children and young people in NSW.
As part of the application, Sar had to fill out a survey and also made a video providing information about her history, what she may bring to the table as a council member, and why she should be picked.
Sar said she spoke about her experience volunteering in the community.
She also talked about her move from Melbourne to Deniliquin, and how the two experiences allow her to recognise the disadvantages city youth have compared to those in the Deni.
As a council member, who hopes to bring more opportunities to the youth of Deni and surrounds.
The next stages of the application process will take place this month, with a Zoom meeting on June 12 and then the in-person meetings at Sydney Parliament House on June 18.
Having never been to NSW Parliament before, she is very excited.
The trip is fully subsidised, but Sar will stay with family while in Sydney.
Deni High teachers Sue Laing and Pam Sinha said they learned about the NSW Youth Council opportunity through an Edward River Council Youth Week event.
They both recommended Sar apply, describing her as an “exceptional student” and “compassionate student”.
“We always get her to show new students around the school, having been a new student herself,” Ms Sinha said.
“She’s a very responsible and very reliable student and has shown a lot of leadership qualities.”
Sar said while she did not necessarily see herself as a representative of the community, she is keen to take on the opportunity.
“I thought it was a good opportunity to speak for people; to be able to help them and to raise awareness,” she said.
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