Second home at heart
July 3rd, 2025
From the age of 11, Little Dreamers has had a significant impact on my caring role, positively shaping me into the person I am today. My name is Alycia, and […]
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What Florida taught me about supporting Young Carers
June 26th, 2025
In the leafy suburbs of Palm Beach County, Florida, something very special is happening. As part of my Churchill Fellowship, I’ve been travelling across the United States exploring what best […]
Caring without a roadmap: reflections on the US approach to Youth Caregiving
June 11th, 2025
I’ve spent the past week and a half immersed in conversations with some of the most thoughtful and dedicated people working in the space of youth caregiving in the United […]
The Churchill Fellowship Begins: A Journey to Learn from the Best
May 26th, 2025
This week, I begin a journey that’s been years in the making: my 2024 Churchill Fellowship. Over the next six weeks, I’ll be travelling to the United States and the […]
Celebrating 16 years of Little Dreamers
May 13th, 2025
Sixteen years ago, I was a nervous 16-year-old standing next to David Campbell and Molly Meldrum in South Yarra, launching a brand new organisation with more passion than polish. We […]
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 […]
