Amy Mines, headspace Dubbo's community engagement officer, says it is needed as suicide is the leading cause of death in young Australians.

"We know firsthand that unless young people, particularly young men, can receive the support they need, when they need it, we will continue to lose them," she said.

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Ms Mines said that the best way to provide this support was through peer-to-peer support.

"The best way to help is through real conversations with real people, with real stories who can have real connections," she said.

"We work across a large community and unfortunately can't be everywhere at once.

"That's why supporting young people to complete this training and become youth ambassadors is so important, they really will make a difference to the lives of others."

Once their training is complete, young people may become youth ambassadors and assist their peers to learn the signs of mental ill health, and how to access support.

Dubbo residents are being invited to "catch the headshave live" at the Church Street rotunda on March 22.

Visit www.gofundme.com/f/headshave-for-headspace-dubbo to see the list of people who will lose their locks, learn how to take part in the community event and to donate.

Young people aged 18 to 25 years who would like to be part of the proposed youth ambassador program, should contacts Ms Mines at amy.mines@marathonhealth.com.au.

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