About Us
What We Do
Hello! We're Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member with a disability, illness or addiction. Over the past 12 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 around Australia.
Across a range of direct support programs, both in-person and online, we're working to improve the quality of life of Young Carers across five key areas of risk: education, employment, mental and physical health, socialisation and financial wellbeing. It's our vision to create a world in which every Young Carer is supported by someone or something by 2030.
Our Team
Maddy
Founder and CEO
Carla
General Manager
Emma
National Marketing and Events Manager
Cath
Virtual CFO
Tasha
State Manager (VIC)
Nat C
National Carer Gateway Manager
Benita
Community Engagement Coordinator (Carer Gateway)
Laura
Education Program Manager
Nat M
Graphic Designer
Jess
Operations Coordinator
Taylar
Events and Fundraising Coordinator
Emma C
Dreamers Hub Editor
Steph
Volunteer 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)
Tahnee
Family Support Worker (NSW)
Katie
Program Coordinator (NSW)
Lindsay
Family Support Worker (QLD)
Alycia
Program Coordinator (QLD)
Daisy
Chief Barketing Officer
Our Ambassadors
Elise Pulbrook
Dena Kaplan
Ariel Kaplan
Gemma-Ashley Kaplan
Alicia Banit
Michael Short
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
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."
We were so excited to welcome our new Big Dreamers and Team Leaders in VIC last weekend!👋
What a bunch of legends. Bring on 2022 💥
Need some Christmas gift inspo? 🎄🎁
Look no further than our new and improved LD shop! Head to our website for bucket hats, t-shirts (kids and adults sizes included), calendars and much more!
Our merch is even dog approved, take it from a very serious Daisy (swipe across to see) 🐶
Shop at: www.littledreamers.org.au/shop
We're teaming up with our friends at @inessenceaus to present a free virtual workshop for Young Carers that's all about dreams, sleep, and sharing ways to destress before bed ☁️💤
Join us next Wednesday on the Dreamers Hub!
In addition, the first 20 to register will receive a free 25mL In Essence Sleep 100% pure essential oil, a calming blend of: Lavender, Mandarin, Roman Chamomile & Valerian 💙
Register at: bit.ly/LD-DreamWorkshop
✨Happy Giving Tuesday!✨
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Regram @thebodyshopaust 🎄✨
Today, Tuesday 30 November is #GivingTuesday – a day to spread the love, and Share the Joy to those who need it most.
This Giving Tuesday, on top of every purchase supporting @littledreamersaustralia, The Body Shop will donate an additional $1 per transaction* to the Little Dreamers Young Carer Advocacy Project – up to $20,000.
#GiveWithJoy #TheBodyShopAust
*$1 from every transaction on 30/11/2021 will be donated to Little Dreamers, to a maximum donation of $20,000. In addition, $0.03 from every transaction will be donated from 25/10/2021 – 25/12/2021 to a maximum donation of $35,000.
Total maximum donation $55,000.
Bake along with Little Dreamers Ambassador and MasterChef contestant Elise Pulbrook! 👩🍳🎄
Young Carers, families and friends are invited to join us for this free virtual event to celebrate Christmas and wrap up the year with Little Dreamers ✨
Register now: bit.ly/littledreamers-xmasbaking
What a smile! 🤩 5-year-old Young Carer, Henry, was thrilled to receive his Toy Box from @caring_kids ✨
Our friends at CaringKids provide incredible Toy Boxes full of donated toys to Young Carers around Australia.
Once a Young Carer applies for support with Little Dreamers, they can opt to receive a Toy Box in the mail that's all for them ❤️