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Am I A Young Carer?
If you’re not too sure whether you (or someone you know) might be a Young Carer, a great place to start is this quiz! While we acknowledge that every caring role is different, and that not all Young Carers feel that they need to access support, we’re also incredibly passionate about raising awareness, promoting inclusivity and advocating for young people in caring roles!
Take the quizIt’s likely you’re a Young Carer!
A Young Carer is someone under the age of 25 who provides, or intends to provide care for a family member with a disability, illness, mental illness or an addiction – and your answers suggest that’s you!
Being a Young Carer can be awesome! Young Carers learn compassion, maturity, kindness and empathy from having a caring role, and often develop an incredible bond with the family member they’re supporting. But being a Young Carer can also have an impact on education, social life, employment and mental and physical health. That’s something we’re passionate about changing.
If you’d like to chat to us further about being a Young Carer, or the kind of support we can provide, then give us a call on 1800 717 515. You can also check out our range of support programs on offer here.
Otherwise, you can apply for support with us straight away, and we’ll be in touch!
You’re probably not a Young Carer.
A Young Carer is someone under the age of 25 who provides, or intends to provide care for a family member with a disability, illness, mental illness or an addiction. Your answers didn’t seem to match up with this definition.
But fear not! We know that every caring role is different, and this quiz may not always be right! So, if you’d like to chat to us further and assess whether we can support you, then give us a call on 1800 717 515.
We encourage you to read more about Young Carers here: Expert Guide and maybe even apply for some volunteering positions with us!
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We welcome everyone to Little Dreamers through a range of tailored opportunities. If you're passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, then we'll get along!
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"Fantastic - Life changing for Young Carers to be acknowledged & supported in their role. For our daughter, it helps bridge the gap of what we can’t do with her due to our younger children’s extra needs with their disabilities. More people need to know they can access wonderful services like this."
"Nathaniel had an absolute fantastic Dream Experience, it was great just watching it be all about him, because he deserves so much, he never ask for anything..... so thank you very much for blessing him with this opportunity the smile didn't leave his face all day and it meant the world to us. "
"We worked really hard to ensure that Ethan knew that his Dream Experience was due to the incredible hard work Ethan undertakes on a daily basis as a young carer. The experience was absolutely unbelievable and Ethan felt validated, appreciated and exceptionally special. He loved every second of it."
"The program made my child feel like he was important too. He was overwhelmed and couldn't believe how lucky he was to be given this opportunity. Little Dreamers is a wonderful organisation, they made my son feel so special and made his little dream come true. I can't thank them enough. "
"Sam had reached the point where he felt that his own dreams were fast getting out of his reach because of the sacrifices he has had to make for his family and the sacrifices his family have had to make as a whole. Little Dreamers helped him no longer feel that it is impossible to reach for his dream."
"What a fantastic organisation, we were so lucky to have the kids involved for two days of your School Holiday Program in Melbourne. Everyone was so great interacting with all the children, catering to different ages an needs. Kudos to all involved. You fill a much needed area that is often overlooked."
"We just got home from the most amazing three days, our first family holiday! Maggie had the best time ever! We really don't know how to thank you, we will remember this for the rest of our lives. We are so grateful and appreciate it all so much. Little Dreamers made Maggie's dream come true and more. "
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for our family. We have found two amazing mentors for our children through your charity. Both of our children had amazing Dreams Experiences that have changed them forever, they will never ever forget your kindness. We can’t thank you enough. "
Our friends at @connectfacilities recently held their annual community-driven charity event, Connect with Connect, at Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley. Over 100 guests showed up, all driven by a shared mission to empower Young Carers!
The event was a remarkable success, raising an astounding $26,000 for Little Dreamers! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Connect Facilities and their compassionate community for their unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of Young Carers. 💪
You can read more about the event over on their website via the link in their bio 🔗
#YoungCarers #LittleDreamers
Meet Ash, the newest addition to our Dream Team! 👋
Joining us as our new Young Carer Support Coordinator (Coaching) in NSW, she describes herself in three words as determined, caring and fun 🥳
Her ultimate dream experience would be to whisk her family away to a water bungalow in Bora Bora to immerse themselves in the bluest of blue seas. That sounds pretty dreamy to us! 🏝️💙
Welcome aboard, Ash!
“Being able to make friends with people who are in the same boat as me has been super important in leading me to accept my caring role and embracing it” - Sam, Big Dreamers program participant 💬
There are still a couple of spots remaining in our upcoming Big Dreamers program! 🌟 If you`re a Young Carer aged 13-17 located in Victoria, and you’re eager to build new skills and connect with other like-minded people, then this program was made for you!
We`re kicking off with our first workshop in less than a couple of weeks time, so don’t miss out! Learn more and register your interest now via the link in our bio! 👆 #BigDreamers #YoungCarers #LittleDreamers
Hello Young Carers in VIC & NSW 👋
Would you benefit from a little extra support with your schoolwork this term? Our Tutoring program matches Young Carers with dedicated Little Dreamers volunteers who help guide students through homework and school related tasks, providing a helping hand with their education! 🎒📘🎓
Here’s the rundown:
⭐ Ages 10+
⭐ Online sessions
⭐ One-on-one support
⭐ 1 hour per week
⭐ Term 2 delivery: Monday to Thursday
⭐ For Young Carers located in Victoria or Regional NSW (Hunter Port Stephens and North Coast regions).
Follow the link in our bio to register your interest now! 🚀
#LittleDreamers #YoungCarers #YoungCarerSupport
🥳 Exciting news! The Federal Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers in Australia report dropped last week and it’s a game-changer, especially for Young Carers. It`s all about giving them the acknowledgement and support they deserve. From expanding the definition of carers to making sure they`re recognised in big policy documents, this report is a big win for our Young Carers! 💪
Swipe through to have a look at some of our favourite key highlights from the report, and if you want to read more, check out our CEO Maddy’s latest blog post where she breaks down what these recommendations mean for Young Carers across Australia! 🔗 in bio!
#YoungCarers #LittleDreamers #DreamBig #SupportYoungCarers
👋 Join us in extending a warm welcome to Clara, our new NSW Regional Program Lead at Little Dreamers!
In three words, Clara describes herself as positive, caring and creative. Outside of work, you`ll find her surfing, hiking, running, and practising pilates! She also makes the effort to wake up early every morning to catch the sunrise for a daily dose of inspiration. 🌞
She’s very excited to be part of the Dream Team and can`t wait to connect with all the incredible Young Carers. Clara is gearing up to launch exciting programs in Northern NSW, so stay tuned for more updates! 👀