October 13th, 2020
Happy Carers Week, and welcome to my favourite week of the year. This week is a great reminder to shout all about Young Carers from the rooftops, and a reminder to tell those in our lives who are Carers just how much we appreciate them. In January this year, I was sitting in a beautiful […]
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 […]
July 28th, 2020
Research shows that carers have the lowest levels of wellbeing of any group of people in the general population in Australia. The reality is, most people who care for someone with an illness or a disability barely have time to even think about looking after themselves, let alone actually getting around to it! But self-care is really important! […]
July 9th, 2020
On the 29 June 2017, I curtseyed in Buckingham Palace, shook the hand of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, shared a meal with Prince Harry and embarrassed myself in front of former One Direction member, Liam Payne. It was a big day to say the least. It is also the day I can pinpoint my […]
June 24th, 2020
“I CAN SHAKE OFF EVERYTHING AS I WRITE; MY SORROWS DISAPPEAR, MY COURAGE IS REBORN.” ~ ANNE FRANK ~ When I was 16, I was diagnosed with a generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). My dad’s job saw us moving around a lot during my formative years and it finally took its toll on my mental health […]
June 18th, 2020
The team at Little Dreamers has made a commitment to being better allies with our Indigenous Young Carers and those from diverse backgrounds (BIPoC – Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) both here in Australia and around the world. Over the past couple of weeks, we have had some difficult conversations and begun to educate […]
June 16th, 2020
I want to tell you a story about a Grade 4 boy called Mahyar. He went to a school that I worked at in Sydney. He was the same age then, that my oldest daughter Isla is now. But first, I need to tell you how I got to meet him. In 2012, I moved […]
