Resources for members
There are a number of documents and online resources that will assist RYAN members:
Sample templates
Sample Template for RYAN Model (Word 38kb)
Sample Template for Minutes (Word 43kb)
Sample Template for Nominations to RYANs (Word 36kb)
Connecting RYANs online
The Office for Youth has set up an online discussion forum for RYAN convenors and DPCD Local Team staff to share information, called the mc˛ forum is an initiative of the Victorian Government's Connecting Communities policy. Funded by the Victorian Government and coordinated by VICNET, the main objective of mc˛ is to encourage community groups in Victoria to create their own online communities.
If you have not already registered with mc˛, you can register at
- Visit
VicNet then click on 'Join this group'.
- Enter your login and password and click 'Login'.
- Click 'Yes' to join the RYANs group
If you are an eligible member (a RYAN convenor or DPCD Local Team staff member) you will receive an email confirming your membership of the group.
For more information or help call VicNet Help Desk on (03) 8664 7001 or 1800 629 835 or view the
Find out more about the
online communities at mc˛.Funded by the Victorian Government and co-ordinated by VicNet, there is no charge for registering or using mc˛.
This page contains downloadable documents. In order to view PDF documents you will require
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.