March 4th, 2019
4 March 2019 Media Release Little Dreamers began as a sixteen-year-old’s simple vision to rally for the siblings of sick children. Ten years later and more than 5,000 young people reached, the organisation is now Australia’s leading non-profit for Young Carers. Growing up alongside her brother who suffered multiple chronic illnesses, and her mother, now […]
February 25th, 2019
25 February 2019 Media Release Little Dreamers celebrates the initiative of the Andrews Government in yesterday unveiling their Royal Commission into Mental Health. Mental illness in Young Carers are on the rise. According to ABS data, two in three Young Carers in Australia experience mental health problems. Furthermore, a recent UNSW and Flinders University survey […]
February 15th, 2019
Little Dreamers has released its platform for the upcoming NSW state election, forming the basis of our focus leading up to the new NSW Government in March 2019. Young Carers continue to be over-represented when it comes to youth mental illness, education and financial disadvantage. The situation has become unacceptable and despite programs and services […]
January 30th, 2019
30 January 2019 Media Release This Young Carers Awareness Day, Little Dreamers recognises our Founder and CEO, Madeleine Buchner, for her ongoing work to improve the quality of life for Young Carers across the globe. Madeleine, aged 26, was awarded on Australia Day with a Medal of the Order of Australia for her outstanding contribution […]
November 2nd, 2018
2 November 2018 Media Release Little Dreamers is thrilled to announce Crowne Plaza Melbourne as our official accommodation partner in Melbourne. Little Dreamers will pair with Crowne Plaza Melbourne to provide our Young Carers with the perfect accommodation to top off their Dream Experiences. The exciting new partnership will help us grant even more Dreams […]
