October 6th, 2021
This article was written by Young Carer Ambassador, Catarina, for Carers Week 2021. I didn’t know I was a Young Carer until I was 22. I knew my mother had a mental illness and disability well before this time though. I thought the definition of the word carer was far different than what it is, […]
June 25th, 2021
This article was written by contributor Chelsea Foord, Communications Producer at Hireup. Get early access to more content like this via Dreamers Hub. Free and exclusive to Young Carers. When I was at University, I learnt about something called unconscious bias. It’s the idea that people unconsciously favour some people over others. Psychology research shows […]
March 31st, 2021
Little Dreamers has partnered with Arafmi and engaged a team of Griffith University researchers to undertake a research project about Young Carers. The project involves an examination of the extent of caring done by, and support for, Young Carers and psycho-social disability and risk-taking behaviours of Young Carers in Australia. As part of the research […]
March 5th, 2021
We live on a beautiful, luscious planet that seems to keep on giving and giving…but have you ever thought about what happens when it has nothing left to give? Hello, my name is Taylar and I am super passionate about environmentalism and keeping the earth the way it should be – clean & plastic free. With Clean Up […]
February 15th, 2021
Media Release Monday 5 February 2021 Little Dreamers Launches The Young Carer Advocacy Project, giving young people in caring roles a voice in policy making Young people in caring roles will have a pivotal part to play in shaping new policy for the Australian Government, in a program announced today by Young Carer support organisation, […]
December 23rd, 2020
Where do I even begin? The countdown to 2020 feels like 100 years ago, but also weirdly feels like it was yesterday. This year has both been the fastest and slowest year of my life. I have experienced ridiculous highs and wins and experienced feelings of uncertainty, stress and overwhelm, all at the same time. […]
October 13th, 2020
When you meet someone new, do you ever hesitate, even for a moment, to think about who you are? I do. Allow me to introduce myself…I am a married mum of 2 beautiful children. They are strong, smart and savvy and I love them with all my heart. My son has a really funny sense […]
August 21st, 2020
Hello there! How are you feeling today? Take a moment to check in with yourself and ask this question. For me? Today is one of my better days, but I’ve certainly had some days in the last few months that haven’t been as great. It is really important right now to remember that having emotions […]
August 11th, 2020
March has quickly rolled into August, and still the topic that’s on everyone’s minds: coronavirus. It’s been an eye-opening journey for our essential and non-essential industries, our livelihoods, our day-to-day routines, our education, our mental health. We’ve picked up new hobbies, learned new skills and found inventive ways to pass the time. We’ve also considered […]
