One-on-One Programs
Dream Experience
Our Dream Experience Program is a one-off support designed to celebrate and reward Young Carers with a unique and exciting experience that’s just for them!
Apply or refer a Young Carer for support via our application for support form, and our Family Support Workers will be in touch to plan an unforgettable day out.
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Mentoring, Tutoring and More
We believe positive role models can create a lasting and vital impact in the lives of Young Carers.
Mentors and tutors provide Young Carers with someone to spend time with, provide valuable guidance, and increase social connection. Our volunteers can offer help with schoolwork, provide mentorship and give Young Carers a break from their caring roles.
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Dreamers Hub
Our Dreamers Hub is an online community created by Young Carers for Young Carers, that’s all about content, connection and care! The platform is home to:
- Expert-led live forums
- Tips and tricks
- Inspirational content
- Educational resources
- Support catalogues
- Blog posts
- Upcoming community events
The Young Carer Job Readiness Project
The Young Carer Job Readiness Project (YCJRP) is a comprehensive support offering that aims to ensure young people with caring roles have the same access to employment opportunities as their non-caring peers.
Young Carers willΒ access vocational skill development and training opportunities, alongside workplace mentoring, internships and work experience. Itβs an opportunity toΒ develop new skills, walk away with reference letters, make new, like minded friends, and be recognised and celebrated through a points-based rewards system!
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π£ Introducing the Job Readiness Project by Little Dreamers! π
Join us for:
π Workshops led by industry experts to help you gain invaluable insights
π Experiential tours that give you a taste of real work environments
π A selection of short courses covering First Aid, RSA, Coffee-Making, and White Card to enhance your employability
πΌ Connections to exciting work experience opportunities and personalised coaching to guide you along your journey.
Our next info session takes place in two parts for Young Carers and services on Thursday 3rd August, register now! π bit.ly/YCJRP-infosessions
#JobReadinessProject #LittleDreamers #Victoria #YoungCarers #WorkforceReady
π Alba`s Dream Experience at Jamala Wildlife Lodge! π
Meet 7-year-old Alba, a loving sister and carer for her sibling with Cerebral Palsy. Thanks to @jamalalodge, she had an incredible Safari Tour, and the pictures say it all! πΈβ¨
"Thank you for the experience!! Alba had the time of her life and has decided she wants to work at the Zoo when she grows up." π¦
Let`s celebrate her strength and kindness! π
#DreamExperience #YoungCarer #JamalaWildlifeLodge #LittleDreamers
π Join Our Dream Team! π
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of Young Carers? We`re thrilled to announce that Little Dreamers is expanding, and we`re looking for two passionate individuals to join our team!
π Dream Experience Coordinator π
As a Dream Experience Coordinator, you`ll have the incredible opportunity to create unforgettable experiences for Young Carers and form long lasting partnerships. Your creativity, empathy, and organisational skills will play a key role in making Dreams come true! π
π Operations Assistant π
Are you detail-oriented and proactive? As our Operations Assistant, you`ll have the important task of ensuring that our growing team has access to the right systems, processes and resources and are empowered to change lives every day π€
Apply now at www.littledreamers.org.au/careers. Your dream job awaits!
#JoinOurDreamTeam #LittleDreamers #HiringNow #DreamJob #MakeADifference #CareersAtLittleDreamers
Applications for the Young Carer Bursary are now open! π
The Young Carer Bursary Program is a @carers_australia initiative designed to support Young Carers in pursuing their education while easing the burden of balancing study and caregiving responsibilities. π€
The Young Carer Bursary Program is offering 1,592 bursaries of $3,768 to help Young Carers meet their educational needs and reduce the necessity for paid work while studying and caring for loved ones.
Applications for the 2024 bursary will be accepted from 18 July to 12 September 2023. Don`t miss out on this incredible opportunity! π
If you need any support in your application, please reach out to our team or give us a call on 1800 717 515.
youngcarersnetwork.com.au/bursary/young-carer-bursary/ (or head to the link in our bio)
#YoungCarerBursary #YoungCarers #CarersAustralia #ApplyNow
"Being a Young Carer comes with a lot of thoughts, some positive and some negative.
Before the first [Big Dreamers] workshop, I had a lot of negative thoughts. I was worried I wouldn`t fit in or that I may not make any friends.
As soon as I arrived, my negative thoughts were gone. Everyone was so welcoming and inclusive, and I felt like I already knew everyone...I had the opportunity to show everyone a side of me most wouldn`t have seen and I really loved getting to open up to everyone on Retreat.
I felt so loved and supported, and it`s rare to feel that way when opening up about your caring role. Coming out of this program I have learnt more about myself, have gained self confidence and become more resilient."
𧑠Lucy, Big Dreamers 2023 participant
π Applications are open for our next Big Dreamers group in VIC! π
Register for our Information Session next week and apply for the program here: bit.ly/bigdreamers-july23
#BigDreamers #LittleDreamers #YoungCarers
We were so excited to launch Money Explorer at Financial Counselling Victoria`s carer event, Priceless: The Unpaid Contribution ππͺβ¨
The event was a great opportunity to connect with organisations and carers, and share resources on financial literacy and wellbeing.
In collaboration with Financial Counselling Victoria, Money Explorer series is a fun, free, and interactive online tool that helps carers and young people understand their finances and make informed financial decisions π°π
It covers topics such as budgeting, debt management, superannuation, and more.
We`re so grateful to Financial Counselling Victoria for hosting the event and for giving us the opportunity to launch this incredible new project to the world! π
If you`re a carer and you`re interested in taking off into the Moneyverse and improving your financial literacy, visit www.dreamershub.com.au/moneyexplorer/ π
#FinancialLiteracy #YoungCarers #MoneyExplorer #LittleDreamers
