What is the Advisory Group?
- A group for 13-25 year olds to help shape the TALK Centres work by sharing ideas and feedback.
- Meetings are online and designed to be welcoming, clear, and practical.
Who can join
- Participants (and friends) who currently or have previously accessed services from MAP
What you can expect
- How often: once a quarter (4 times a year)
- How long: up to 90 minutes
- Where: Zoom (joining details will be sent beforehand)
- Before each meeting: we will send information in advance so you can prepare
- During/after each meeting: there will be specific tasks (clear, manageable actions) for the group to help with
Bringing a friend
- You can invite a friend to join with you, if that helps you feel comfortable.
Meeting dates (planned)
- Introduction meeting: July 2026
- First quarterly meeting: September 2026
Thank you vouchers
- We will provide Amazon vouchers to thank participants for their time attending each quarterly meeting.
Keeping things respectful and safe
- Be kind and respectful to others.
- Its okay to pass on a question or take a break.
- What people share should be treated as private within the group
Questions or access needs
- If you have any access needs (for example captions, breaks, or joining by phone), please tell us in advance so we can make it work for you.