About Us
What We Do
As Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, we work with young people who provide unpaid care for a family member with a disability, illness or addiction across a range of direct support programs.
Over the past 11 years, we’ve become a game changing force in the Young Carer space, developing internationally recognised best practice programs and changing the lives of thousands of Young Carers. From cities to rural farms, we work in every corner of Australia, ensuring Young Carers are never left out, forgotten or lonely.
We’re working to improve the quality of life of Young Carers right across the country, with an ultimate vision to ensure that every single Young Carer around the world is supported by someone or something by 2030.
Our Team
Maddy
Founder and CEO
Tasha
State Manager (VIC)
Carla
State Manager (NSW)
Alex
State Manager (QLD)
Nat C
National Head of Programs
Emma
National Marketing and Events Manager
Steph
National People and Culture Manager
Cath
Virtual CFO
Laura
Education Program Manager (VIC)
Cassie
Impact Measurement and Research Analyst
Nat M
Graphic Designer
Adam
Admin Assistant
Taylar
Events and Fundraising Coordinator
Miranda
Family Support Worker (VIC)
Amber
Family Support Worker (VIC)
Gee
Regional Family Support Worker (VIC)
Yuval
Big Dreamers Coordinator
Mary
Family Support Worker (NSW)
Vuong
Family Support Worker (NSW)
Katie
Program Coordinator (NSW)
Jennie
Education Program Manager (QLD)
Dee
Program Coordinator (QLD)
Daisy
Chief Barketing Officer
Our Board
Michael Thurin
Board Chair |
Management Consultant | A.T. Kearney
Trevor Givoni
Clinical Psychologist | Department of Education and Training
Dana Rochwerger
Digital Acquisition Manager | Bared Footwear
Sally McLeod
Group Financial Controller | Forever New Clothing Pty Ltd
Amanda Shilkin
Independent Employee Experience Consultant | Inside Out Hub
Zoe Nasr
People and Culture Director at Remedy Drinks
Our Advocates
"Young Carers are some of the most resourceful and resilient people around. Heavy responsibilities rest on their shoulders and they face and overcome challenges, often daily, that most adults would struggle to solve. We should champion all children and young people in caring roles, recognise their talent and support them to have the choices and freedom that the rest of us take for granted."
"There is an emerging consensus that around 10% of children and young people are Young Carers. They are involved in various caring roles for an ill or disabled relative/parent in their family, such as showering them, helping them to the toilet, keeping an eye on them, etc. These children represent a hidden army of young people who are also family carers. They will be on your street, in your community, in your schools . . . . can you see them yet?"
"If you’re a young adult caregiver, I implore you to share your story. Make yourself known. This may mean opening up to a friend, forming an online peer support group, or meeting with your state representative. Whatever you do, however seemingly big or small, is incredibly important in ensuring that the world knows that you serve an invaluable role as a young adult caregiver. Your acts of sacrifice are courageous and inspiring, particularly in a society that increasingly argues that today’s millennials are selfish and narcissistic. You are irreplaceable. You matter."
Our Ambassadors
Dena Kaplan
Ariel Kaplan
Gemma-Ashley Kaplan
Alicia Banit
Michael Short
Our Partners
Donors
We're super excited to introduce our final Young and Unstoppable speaker, Josh!
Josh’s journey began in 2009 when he was 9 years old and took over his family’s flock of 40 hens 🐣 He wanted some pocket money as he loved lego, so he started selling his eggs to local shops and eventually at farmers markets.
Eight years later, Josh has 20,000 hens living in state of the art solar powered mobile sheds, laying nearly 10,000 dozen per week 👏 Josh's Rainbow Eggs are sold at 70 Coles and Woolworths stores and many independent supermarkets.
During this time, he's talked one on one to thousands of customers, given many talks at schools and libraries, and spread his passion for ethical free range eggs. His story demonstrates that age is no barrier, and he loves being able to inspire a whole generation of young entrepreneurs 🌟
It’s always a pleasure being part of @kidsinphilanthropy’s Give Back Days 🙌
This year, Alphington Grammar students made friendship bracelets for our Welcome Packs for Young Carers 💖 we can’t wait to start sending these out!
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Yesterday the team at KiP had the privilege of visiting Alphington Grammar School as part of a 2 day workshop.
The wonderful Year 9 group made:
37 x bon bons
20 x wreaths
120 x cards
200 x socks and jocks packed and sorted
50 Origami Christmas trees
50 friend ship bracelets
All in a days work as the above will be distributed amongst our dear friends at St Vincent de Paul, Little Dreamers, Anonymous X, the Les Twentyman Foundation and Melbourne Grandies.
Today is Day 2 as we continue educating, interacting and creating change. Thank you Alphington Grammar for inviting us back!
You have effected change to so very many. Keep up the wonderful work. ⭐️ @_anonymous_x_ @st_vincents_de_paul_society @ltfoundation @littledreamersaustralia @alphington_grammar_school
Introducing our next Young and Unstoppable speaker, Candace, from @littlelitterproject ♻️
The Little Litter Project began after Candace noticed an increase in litter across parks and roadsides. After calling the local council and Vicroads to request the removal of this litter, she was handballed back and forth and no action took place.
That was the moment she decided to start up her own initiative to raise awareness on the topic of pollution and waste management, aiming to decrease the amount of litter we see in our public places 🙌
Candace is super passionate about the environment 🌱, eco-systems, and the protection of them, and we can't wait for her to share her wisdom and passions with us next Friday!
We absolutely love our Holiday Programs, and we’re so so so excited about our return to face-to-face programs early next year! 🎉💕
Stay tuned for our announcement of dates very soon ☀️
#LDDreamBig
We're super excited to introduce you to our third Young and Unstoppable speaker, Seb! 🙌
Seb is a Workshops Coordinator at @minus18youth, Australia's charity for LGBTQIA+ youth. Informed by his years of navigating the world as a young trans and queer person as well as growing up in a complex family unit, he uses his story and knowledge of living in the queer community to educate future allies on how they can best support LGBTQIA+ youth, friends and family 🌈
Seb's background in performing arts has allowed him to develop his own unique brand of quick-wit and energy in order to evoke empathy and have an audience on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
We can't wait to hear Seb share his journey and the incredible work that Minus18 does! ✨
#VicYouthWeek #LDDreamBig
A happy quote for a sunshine-y day ☀️🙌💛 #LDDreamBig
Via @katie_illustrated
