Apply to be involved
Applications to join the Minister’s Student Council (DOVES) open in Term 4 each year.
The Minister's Student Council (DOVES) is the peak forum for interaction between NSW public school students, NSW Education and the NSW Minister for Education.
Read more about the Minister's Student Council (DOVES) on the about page.
How can I get involved?
The Minister's Student Council (DOVES), is an initiative of the NSW Government to ensure student voices are heard in developing education policy and addressing matters of concern to students.
In October 2020 a student steering committee was formed to help co-design the council.
The result is a 27-member council representing students from all Operational Directorates across NSW, including Connected Communities, who advocate on behalf of their school communities.
There are three students representing each operational directorate who bring their wider student community into the policy process by holding regular student forums, where they hear from their peers and advocate on their behalf to senior leaders.
How do students apply?
Applications for the Minister’s Student Council for 2026 are now closed.
Applications for the 2027 council will open in Term 4 2026.
Timeline for the Minister's Student Council 2026 applications
| 14 October 2025 | Applications open |
| 26 November 2025 (Week 7, Term 4) | Applications close |
| Week 7, Term 4 2025 | Applications reviewed and shortlisted |
| Week 8, Term 4 2025 | Shortlisted applicants are invited to a short online interview |
| Week 10, Term 4 2025 | Successful applicants advised |
| Week 6, Term 1 2026 | New council members appointed to the council |
Need help or have a question?
Engagement with members of the Minister's Student Council is facilitated by:
- Katrina Stuve, Senior Adviser Minister Councils
To learn more, send an email to DOVES@det.nsw.edu.au