Cadet Expression of Interest – 2026 WAFES Youth Edition

Expression of Interest to attend the 2026 WAFES Youth Edition
Cadet Expression of Interest Form

Thank you for considering attending the exciting 2026 WAFES Youth Edition.

To be considered eligible to attend this event, you must:
- Be aged 15 to 18 years and registered as an emergency services junior or cadet with a Brigade, Group or Unit (BGU), Youth in Emergency Services (YES) unit or an Emergency Services Cadet Corps (ESCC) unit.
- Be an engaged, committed and proactive member of your BGU.
Complete all sections of the Expression of Interest form. Once you have fully completed the cadet section, the form will automatically be sent to your parent’s email, and then your BGU Cadet Unit Leader’s email.

Remember to check with your parent/guardian first and your BGU Cadet Unit Leader to make sure they have received the Expression of Interest so it is not delayed.

Expression of Interests will close 18 May 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

All Expression of Interest will be reviewed, and successful applicants will be notified.

If you have any issues with your online submission, contact DFES Strategic Volunteer and Youth Programs 9395 9410 or volunteer.youth@dfes.wa.gov.au.
Reference No:
- Cadet Name:*
- Volunteer ID Number:*
- Date of Birth:*
  
  DayMonthYear
- Mobile:*
- Gender:*
- Cadet Email:*
- Cadet Address:*
- Postal Address (if different to home address)
- Brigade, Group or Unit Name:*
- BGU Cadet Unit Leader Email:*
- Parent Contact Name:*
- Parent relation to Cadet:*
- Parent Contact Number:*
- Parent Contact Email:*
- Emergency Contact Name:*
- Emergency contact relation to Cadet:*
- Emergency Contact Phone:*
- Emergency Contact Email:*
- In 250 words or less, tell us why going to the 2026 WAFES Youth Edition is important for you as a cadet leader. How will it help your each your goals in the emergency services?
  
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- In 250 words or less, tell us what strengths you have that you could bring to the 2026 WAFES Youth Edition. How would these strengths help you get the most out of the experience?
  
  0/250
- This form will now be sent to your Parent/Guardian for their endorsement.
  
  By entering your name in the box below, you acknowledge your Expression of Interest has been completed.
- Cadet Name:*
- During the event, I am aware that I must behave in a way that is normally expected of cadets as detailed in the DFES Code of Conduct, and is acceptable to all leaders, instructors and parents at the event.I understand that if I misbehave during the event, my parents could be contacted, and I may be sent home.
- Please verify that you are human*
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Expression of Interest to attend the 2026 WAFES Youth Edition

Cadet Expression of Interest Form