All young chefs under the age of 25 who are financial members of the ACF are automatically members of Australian Young Chefs There are established committees in Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, NSW ACT & Regions, South Queensland, North Queensland & northern Territory. The ACF young chefs is developed in line with Worldchefs young chefs & guided by the four pillars – Friendship, Education, Cuisine and Culture. It is aimed to give the next generation of up & coming chefs an educational & mentoring forum to engage and promote friendship, culinary excellence & the importance of cultural understanding and humanitarianism not only in Australia but around the world. ACF young Chefs have the opportunity to take part in initiatives such as the Young Chef Culinary Culture Exchange Program and Bill Gallagher Young Chefs Forum.and being a member will demonstrate your passion and dedication to the industry, leading to networking opportunities, competitions, mentoring, educational and social events.