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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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
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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Holiday Program
Our Holiday Program gives Young Carers the opportunity to have some fun on the school holidays, connect with other Young Carers, and take some time out from their caring role!
Held every school holidays across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, these full days of fun include workshops, arts and crafts, exercise, dance, movies and more in a range of different locations.
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Big Dreamers
Built from personal experience and qualitative research, the Big Dreamers Personal Development Program runs for six months with a small group of Young Carers aged 14-18. The aim of the program is to empower, develop resilience and provide the opportunity to build new skills and bring out hidden talents. The program includes retreats, monthly workshops and regular check ins with mentors.
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The Young Carer Project
We’re educating students, teachers and schools on what it is to be a Young Carer and how to identify, support and amplify their education journey.
Our new school accreditation program is currently taking place across Victoria and Queensland.
Find out more and nominate your school to get involved below.
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Meet Sarah 👋
9 year old Young Carer, Sarah, enjoyed her Dream Experience at Mary Poppins the Musical with her mum! 🎶
"Sarah had a wonderful time at the theater and it was great to be able to spend 1:1 time with her. She had the biggest smile on her face all weekend! It was great to be able to spend the time and just focus on her. Thank you to everyone involved for making this experience happen." 💕
#DreamExperience #YoungCarer #LittleDreamers
Our Founder and CEO, Maddy, recently sat down with Joel from @livedexperiencepodcast to chat about all things Young Carers ✨
Maddy shares her journey as a Young Carer, through to starting a non profit organisation, and why it's so important that we recognise and support the Young Carers in our community.
We've come a long way, but we've still got a long way to go 💪
Thank you Joel for having us on the podcast! Head to the link in his bio for the episode🎙
#littledreamers #youngcarers #youngcarersawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #thelivedexperience
Meet Jade 👋
Jade is 9 and cares for her sister, who has Autism.
For Jade's Dream Experience, she visited the Elephant Encounter at Melbourne Zoo, followed by an overnight stay at the wonderful Crowne Plaza Melbourne 🐘🌃
"Thanks so much for Jade’s experience. She had the best time at Melbourne Zoo participating in the Elephant Encounter. We then checked into Crowne Plaza which was such an amazing stay. We had the best day exploring the city.
In Jade’s words: ‘ BEST DAY EVER’
Thanks so much to Little Dreamers for giving our little girl such a great experience she will remember for a long time." ❤️
#DreamExperience #YoungCarers #LittleDreamers
Our Dream Big Gala is in less than two weeks and we are ALMOST sold out ✨
Spend a night under the stars to support Young Carers around Australia.
Hosted by @adamdensten and @symonlovett, with DJ entertainment, live music, three courses, cocktails on arrival and so many prizes 🌟💙
If you're planning to purchase a ticket, consider this your final reminder 😉
Book now: bit.ly/dreambiggala
Meet Jordyn 👋
Jordyn is 8 and cares for her sister, who has a rare chromosomal disorder.
Jordyn's Dream Experience was a trip to SEA LIFE 🐠✨
Check our these gorgeous pics 🥰
#DreamExperience #YoungCarers #LittleDreamers
Introducing Safe Is Savvy episode 14: Cyber Harrassment 🎧
Bullying and harassment take different forms in the physical world - and the digital space is no exception 💻
In this episode of Safe Is Savvy, Jayde Petrie from @projectrockit rejoins us to discuss cyber-harassment - how it differs from cyber-bullying, how to spot if it’s happening to us, and what we can do to protect ourselves online.
It’s a worthwhile discussion on an increasingly pervasive problem online.
Spotify 👉 spoti.fi/3uC3zAH
Apple 👉 apple.co/3IJpTgY
Dreamers Hub 👉 www.dreamershub.com.au/academy/
#SafeIsSavvy #YoungCarers #LittleDreamers
