National Carer Survey Response
May 8th, 2025
On 17 April, Carers NSW released the findings from the 2024 National Carer Survey. The survey was conducted from 1 June to 31 July 2024 and received 10,096 valid responses […]
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How your vote can shape your future.
April 29th, 2025
With the 2025 Federal Election happening on Saturday 3rd of May, many Young Carers might be voting for the first time and asking: what does this election mean for me? […]
The Importance of Centring Lived and Living Experience
April 23rd, 2025
As an organisation founded by a Young Carer, including lived and living experience has always been at the heart of our work. In 2009, our Founder and CEO, Madeleine Buchner […]
Young Carers Action Day: Give Me a Break!
March 12th, 2025
Today is Young Carers Action Day, and we’re amplifying their message: Give Me a Break! Young Carers give so much of their time and energy to support family members who […]
Why are Peer Support programs so important for Young Carers?
October 18th, 2024
Quite a common answer we get to this question directly from Young Carers is “I met other kids just like me…. I no longer feel like I’m alone” or “I […]
Donor Support Makes Our Young Carer Programs Possible
October 16th, 2024
Yesterday marked the first day of Carers Week 2024 – an important week that encourages us to recognise, celebrate, and honour the incredible contributions of carers across Australia. It’s a […]
Carers Week 2O24: We see you, celebrate you, and stand beside you!
October 14th, 2024
Yesterday marked the first day of Carers Week 2024 – an important week that encourages us to recognise, celebrate, and honour the incredible contributions of carers across Australia. It’s a […]
Have your voice heard as part of the National Carer Strategy Development!
August 20th, 2024
The Australian Department of Social Services (DSS) is developing a new National Carer Strategy, and they want to hear from you! This is your chance to have your voice heard […]
15 Years of Impacting the Lives of Young Carers!
May 15th, 2024
15 years ago, three teenagers stood in a room in Melbourne and asked people to care about Young Carers. We spoke about the prevalence of young people with caring roles […]
