About Us
What We Do
Hello! We're Australiaβs leading Young Carer organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, substance use or frail age, in VIC, NSW and QLD. Since our launch in 2009, 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, social wellbeing and financial literacy.
Our Team
NATIONAL

Maddy
Founder and CEO

Erin
People & Culture

Emma
Marketing and Communications

Natalie
Branding and Communications

Tasha
Family Support Manager

Olivia
Volunteer Coordinator

Rachel
Education Program Lead

Brooke
Respite Portfolio Lead

Amy B
Peer Support Program Lead

Aisha
Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator

Jade
Dream Experience Coordinator

Daisy
Chief Barketing Officer
NEW SOUTH WALES

Mary
State Manager (NSW)

Janine
Community Engagement Coordinator (NSW)

Fang
Family Support Worker (NSW)

Tahnee
Intake and Support Coordinator (NSW)

Leona DeBolt
Regional Program Manager - Lismore (NSW)
QUEENSLAND

Lindsay
State Manager (QLD)

Beck
Family Support Worker (QLD)

Richard
Senior Intake and Support Coordinator (QLD)

Dee
Regional Program Coordinator (QLD)

Kathryn
Intake & Support Coordinator (QLD)
VICTORIA

Laura
State Manager (VIC)

Sasha
Community Engagement Coordinator (VIC)

Amber
Senior Intake and Support Coordinator (VIC)

Mel
Intake & Support Coordinator (VIC)

Monika
Family Support Worker - Geelong (VIC)
Our Board

Tom Levi GAICD: Chair
Principal at Nous Group

Michael Gilbert: Treasurer
Senior Finance Business Partner at Australia Post

Dana Rochwerger
Co-Founder at Not a Pony, Head of Digital and Funday Sweets

Rosie Thomas OAM
Co-Founder of PROJECT ROCKIT

Darren Lomman
Business Owner
Our Ambassadors

Elise Pulbrook

Dena Kaplan

Ariel Kaplan

Gemma-Ashley Kaplan
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 youβre 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 todayβs millennials are selfish and narcissistic. You are irreplaceable. You matter."
It`s been a big 2023 here at Little Dreamers! β¨
We wanted to share with you a few highlights and challenges that we`ve encountered...
This year, we`ve seen:
π Demand for support increase by 24%
β€ Engagement in our programs more than double
πCommunity donations drop by 49%
So, while we`ve experienced tremendous growth, we now face the challenge of sustaining this momentum. And we need your help!
This holiday season, consider making a donation equivalent to one extra person at your family gathering. By doing so, you`re helping a Young Carer gain access to life-changing support through Little Dreamers.
Donate to our end of year campaign via the link in our bio π
#LittleDreamers #YoungCarers #Christmas #Donate
Welcome to the first of our December Wishlist Wednesday series! π
Each Wednesday leading up to Christmas, we`ll be unwrapping a special Young Carer`s wishes for their Dream Experience. If you can help us turn these dreams into reality (π maybe you know someone, work somewhere, etc.), please get in touch!
β€οΈ Our first Young Carer is 10-year-old Storm, from QLD.
Storm cares for her mum, who has stage 4 Ovarian Cancer and needs support with general household duties such as cooking, cleaning, making beds and providing emotional support to her siblings.
Storm would love to have a Dream Experience where she can spend rare and precious one-on-one time with her mum! Check out her ideas below.
Can you help us make Storm`s Dream come true? Shoot us a DM or email dreams@littledreamers.org.au π©
β¨ Want to donate to support more Young Carer`s like Storm? Head to the link in our bio β¨
#WishlistWednesday #LittleDreamers #YoungCarers #DreamExperience
β¨ Set a Place at the Table to a Young Carer this Christmas π
Let`s make this holiday season truly special.
Make a difference in the life of a Young Carer with a small donation to Little Dreamers, equivalent to one extra spot at your table.
β€οΈ $50: Ignite joy with a Welcome Pack β info about Little Dreamers and goodies galore!
π $100: Kickstart a Young Carer`s journey with a comprehensive intake, paving the way for life-changing support.
π $500: Make dreams come true! Sponsor a Young Carer`s unforgettable Dream Experience.
Your donation = Real Impact.
Let`s come together and ensure that every Young Carer has a seat at the table this Christmas.
π Head to our bio for the link to donate now
#SeatAtTheTable #DreamBig #LittleDreamers #YoungCarers #ChristmasImpact
We are beyond proud of Jacqueline, one of our incredible Young Carers, who was a recipient of the inaugural Alison Harcourt Award last Thursday π
The award, presented by Monique Ryan, recognises primary and secondary school students in the electorate of Kooyong who have demonstrated outstanding community service and citizenship.
Jacq, we continue to be awed by you and everything you have achieved! β¨
*ALL TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN CLAIMED - sorry!
πΊ Thanks to our friends at @theticketmerchantau, we have a limited number of tickets available to give away for The Wiggles live in concert in Melbourne this Saturday!
Valid for Young Carers and their family members only. First in best dressed - send us an email at dreams@litledreamers.org.au if you`d like to claim them π
ππ A huge congratulations to our amazing Big Dreamers graduates in Bundaberg! π Our graduation event was filled with smiles, tears, and an overwhelming sense of community.
These Young Carers are truly incredible humans, and we couldn`t be prouder of their achievements πβ¨
We`re so excited to watch them continue to achieve, dream, and inspire ππͺ
#BigDreamers #GraduationDay #LittleDreamers #YoungCarers #FutureLeaders