About Us
What We Do
Little Dreamers is Australia's leading Young Carer support organisation.
We recognise that not all young people in caring roles label themselves as a carer, because it’s just something that they do. That’s ok! We have six tailored direct support programs that work with Young Carers and their families to enhance their quality of life and overall wellbeing.
From cities to rural farms, we work in every corner of Australia ensuring Young Carers are never left out, forgotten or lonely.
We're also passionate advocates for Young Carers, with a big focus on Government policy and school and workplace carers accreditation.
Our Team
Maddy
Founder and CEO
Tasha
State Manager (VIC)
Carla
State Manager (NSW)
Alex
State Manager (QLD)
Nat C
National Head of Programs
Steph
National People and Culture Manager
Emma
National Marketing and Events Manager
Nat M
Graphic Designer
Laura
Education Program Manager
Miranda
Family Support Worker
Amber
Family Support Worker
Yuval
Big Dreamers Coordinator
Cassie
Impact Measurement and Research Analyst
Cath
Virtual CFO
Daisy
Chief Barketing Officer
Our Board
Trevor Givoni
Clinical Psychologist | Department of Education and Training
Rebecca Smith
Head of Marketing | Thankyou ANZ
Michael Thurin
Management Consultant | A.T. Kearney
Dana Rochwerger
Search Manager | Innovate Online
Sally McLeod
Group Financial Controller | Forever New Clothing Pty Ltd
Amanda Shilkin
People and Culture Manager | Luxury Escapes
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
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? 🙌
Via @artofbrilliance #LDDreamBig
With our QLD and NSW launch this April, we're seeking super passionate and driven volunteers to work alongside our team and Young Carers in the areas below! 💫
Send us a message if you have any questions or apply here: littledreamers.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/
We're pretty fortunate to have the support of some amazing organisations like the ones you see above to help make our Welcome Packs so special! 🥰 These vouchers are what Young Carers will receive when they newly apply for support with us (as well as some pretty cool Little Dreamers merchandise and a little bit about what we do)! If you'd like to become a Welcome Pack sponsor too, send us a message! 🙌
#FeelGoodFeb x Humanism
“Handouts are not going to end global poverty, but work - real work - just might.” - Leila Janah
@humanismglobal’s mission is simple: to create ‘real work’. They do this by providing humans with education and dignified employment opportunities to become financially independent 🙌 Their journey started in small room in Pondicherry, South India with 14 women who were marginalised from their communities. The women were asked what they wanted and they collectively said money, because money gives them freedom and choice. From this, their mission became to create real work, so that the women can get paid to do what they love. We’re so excited about our brand new Little Dreamers shirts (pictured above!) – which we know are also directly contributing to each employee’s income and making a significant difference to their livelihoods and wellbeing.
There's just over a week until we head to Sydney for our first breakfast event of the year! 💓 It's a pretty cool time to be female, and we're so excited to celebrate International Women's Day with eight fierce guest speakers. There are still some tickets left, so head to the links below to book!
Sydney 👉 bit.ly/BWCSydney
Melbourne 👉 bit.ly/BWCMelbourne
Here’s to an awesome week ahead 🤩🙌 #LDDreamBig
