March 25th, 2019
There are certain moments in life that cause you to become an adult. These moments occur for everyone at different ages, in different ways and for different reasons. But adulthood can’t be simply defined by a number. A recent study by Cambridge University suggests you don’t become an ‘adult’ until your 30s. I was nine. […]
March 19th, 2019
Dear Dr Phil, You recently made a statement that we’d like to counteract. Your implication that any loving relationship that involves caregiving simply “will not work” is one that we firmly disagree with. You stated on international television that an able-bodied woman dating a man with a disability “can be his lover or you can […]
March 13th, 2019
New South Wales heads to the polls on 23 March, deciding who will lead their State Government into May’s federal election. We’ve compiled an overview of the key political parties and their promises for young people, carers and mental illness and the issues most affecting them. On the agenda for this election is cost of […]
February 26th, 2019
A wise person once said, “everyone’s just winging it”. No adult has it all figured out, just as no young adult should be expected to. So, whilst we’d love to tell every young person exactly how to become a thriving adult, we’re afraid we can’t. What we can teach you, however, are some key ‘adulting’ […]
February 17th, 2019
It’s Monday, and it’s likely you’re feeling a little deflated because the weekend is over and there’s five days of hard work to push through before it’s here again. Here’s something you may never have considered: There’s a lot to love about Mondays! It’s the best day for fresh starts, positive attitudes and refreshed outlooks […]
February 11th, 2019
On 12 February 2019, Westminster Hall House of Commons will debate the topic of Support for Young Carers. This includes funding, programs and spending reviews to provide the most optimal and wholistic support services for Young Carers in the UK. Local councils in England currently provide over 800 services for Young Carers, however with limited […]
January 30th, 2019
I don’t remember the first time my brother went to hospital, eventually the eight to ten multi-night visits per year all feel like one long visit. But I do remember the day my mum got sick. It was October, and my grandfather was driving me home. We pulled up outside our house and I walked […]
January 23rd, 2019
Early last week, we ventured to Cowes, Phillip Island with nine amazing Young Carers for the second and final retreat of our Big Dreamers Personal Development Program. The aim of the retreat: To close off the program, empower Young Carers to use the skills they have learnt and apply them to practical situations in their […]
January 14th, 2019
What’s On in Melbourne This Summer? School holidays are well and truly in gear, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly activities around Melbourne to fill your calendar with. We’ve compiled just a few of our favourites to keep you busy this January before school starts back. Disney’s Pixar Putt Disney’s new pop-up, Pixar Putt, […]
