National Carers Week funding announced for rural, regional groups

Carers and volunteers minister Ros Spence this week announced that 25 groups have received grants of $900,000 as part of National Carers Week.

Local Support For Victoria's Carers

Deaf Victoria and Little Dreamers Australia are among the recipients of grants under the Allan Labor Government’s Connecting Carers in their Community grants program.

Presentation to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Recognition of Australia's Unpaid Carers

Founder and CEO, Maddy, along with Young Carers Jacqueline and Hudson, spoke at the Parliamentary Hearing into Unpaid Carers, sharing personal experiences and insights, and highlighting the challenges faced by Young Carers, advocating for increased support.

Students Spread Safety Message Through Mural

Bundaberg youth have collaborated with local organisations to create a mural highlighting the region’s Young Carers and their ideas about ‘safe places’.

Advocating for Young Carers

FOUNDER and CEO of Little Dreamers, Madeleine Buchner, has been awarded the title of Young Victorian of the Year for 2023.

Young Carers in Australia need your help

Little Dreamers’ new campaign “I Care. Do You?” calls on the community to do more to care for the carers.

Program helps Young Carers keep dreaming

Thankfully in the Bundaberg region, the carers are supported by Little Dreamers, with Bundaberg facilitator Dee Riley always encouraging them to dream big.

Little Dreamers stoked for fun day

Little Dreamers shares in the excitement of Young Carers learning to surf at Bargara with the support of volunteers from Stoked Surf School.

‘The moment will remain with me forever’

At only 24 years old, Jewish change-maker and founder of Little Dreamers Australia, Madeleine Buchner had the honour of meeting the Queen.

Officeworks raises more than $1 million

Officeworks has raised $1,000,496 for children’s health and education through its Make A Difference Appeal this year, with 14 local community organisations benefiting from the support.

Geelong pitches in for fundraiser

The fifth edition of Pitch Up delivered a total of $93,000 spread evenly among Hope Bereavement Care, Wellways Australia and Little Dreamers Australia.

No resume? No reference? No worries!

Popular retail chain The Body Shop is taking a radical approach to hiring staff, partnering with Little Dreamers through something called open hiring.

Sundale helps Little Dreamers to ‘just be kids’

Little Dreamers is an organisation that helps kids who have a lot on their shoulders. They’re children who provide unpaid care for family members with a disability, illness or addiction.

Alumnus leading the way for mental health support in young carers

Madeleine Buchner OAM, founder and CEO of Little Dreamers, spoke with RMIT News for Mental Health Week.

Research examines impact of coronavirus pandemic on young carers

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young carers is being examined in a new research project involving the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Studio 10's Good Human of the Week - Maddy Buchner

Imagine missing out on some big moments growing up because you’re needed to care for a family member. Maddy Buchner knows it all too well – at 6 years old, she started looking after her 3-year old brother – a chronic asthmatic.

Teen who has been looking after her parents since age 11 among NSW's 83,000 young carers

More than 83,000 young carers who look after relatives in NSW, perform duties around the clock without a real salary or recognition.

Forever New issues unexpected broadcast

Forever New has launched its own podcast titled ‘Unforgettable Moments’, a series about the defining moments in a woman’s life.

The 10 Winners Of The 100 Women Of Influence Awards

This year’s 100 Women of Influence awards produced some incredible women across 10 categories.

How this big-hearted charity supports the community’s smallest carers

Madeleine Buchner grew up as a young carer. Now, she’s changing the lives of thousands of Australian kids who need support.

Young Women Making A Difference Recognised By The Australian Women’s Weekly

Children who care for a family member with a disability, mental illness or dependence on alcohol or other drugs are less likely to complete, or do well in, secondary school.

The Project: Young Carers

They’re the heroes we seldom hear about and despite their size, the impact they make is huge. They’re called young carers, there’s hundreds of thousands of them right across Australia and no doubt most of them are just as amazing as the boy you are about to meet.

Dive in for your share of $60K by J-Wire Newsdesk

The first prize of $30,000 was awarded to a remarkable 25-year-old, Madeleine Buchner who was nominated for the Young Australian of the Year in 2018 and awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her work supporting young people who care for sick siblings or parents.

Call for more young carers amongst growing fears of an ageing population

At some point in our lives we may need to think about a carer for our loved ones, or even for ourselves. But figures from Social Care Wales raises concerns whether there will be enough carers in Wales to cope with the country’s ageing population.

Protecting our carers - On Drive with Lucy Breaden

One in six Tasmanians care for someone in their family or wider network without access to things like workers compensation, pay and sick leave or help with schooling.

A day in the life of a young carer

Jaiden, 13, has helped to care for his mother, who has lupus and various health complaints, since he was a small boy.

Today Extra: A Dream Come True

What the loss of my mum taught me about the burden of care on young women

One of the most important things that losing my mum has taught me is that the burden of care falls to women and girls. My mum died of ovarian cancer 10 years ago, when I was 11. So, in my teens, I took on a different role in my family than most of my peers who still had their mums.

Single mum's shock breast cancer discovery: 'I couldn't feel it' By Jo Abi

Sharyn Austin’s daughters were only young when the mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.

See what the Coalition and Labor are promising in your electorate

The major parties have embarked on a $100 billion election spending war, including hundreds of announcements targeted at key marginal seats.

Caring for the Carers

An estimated 2.7 billion unpaid carers in Australia work daily to meet the needs of their loved ones, a job which can be exhausting, physically and emotionally demanding, and financially challenging.

Take some time to appreciate the contribution of dedicated Aussies.

This week, from the 14th to the 20th of October, is National Carers Week and it’s a great time to remember the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to Australia.

Thanks: A boy's heartfelt message to his dad with dementia

'The exhaustion of caring is always in my bones': being responsible for parents while at university

I loved my first year at the Australian National University. I had landed a scholarship and found myself at college. I felt an overwhelming sense of relief – I’d managed to escape the poverty of country New South Wales and establish a safe haven for myself.

Blank Pages & Empty Spaces: Madeleine Buchner

Leading up to  August 9th 2016, Census Night, twenty-three year old Madeleine Buchner had some words of encouragement for other young carers, “TICK THE BOX”.

Madeleine Buchner Little Dreamers Interview

Little Dreamers, Australia’s leading organisation for young carers, has launched a campaign around next month’s Census to get a more accurate understanding of the true number of young carers in Australia.

Meet the boss: Madeleine Buchner of Little Dreamers By Sue White

Few people find themselves ensconced in their career at age 15, but then, it’s probably fair to say that 23-year-old Melburnian, Madeleine Buchner, isn’t your typical chief executive.