Programs
Dream Experience
Ever wanted to ride in a hot air balloon? Or run onto the ground with your favourite footy team? We can help!
Our Dream Experience Program is a one-off support designed to celebrate and reward Young Carers for all they do.
If you (or someone you know) is a Young Carer, apply below, list a few things you’d LOVE to do, and we’ll organise your one-of-a-kind Dream Experience!
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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 people in similar circumstances and take some time out from their caring role.
Run every school holidays in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, these full days of fun include workshops, arts and crafts, exercise, dance, drama and music, in awesome locations such as Luna Park!
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Big Dreamers
Being a young person between is tough.
Mental health becomes increasingly important for Young Carers at this age, as they navigate identity, career, relationships and the added responsibility of a caring role.
Built from personal experience and qualitative research, the Big Dreamers Personal Development Program runs for six months with 15 inspiring Young Carers aged 13-18. The aim of the program is to empower, develop resilience and provide the opportunity to build new skills and draw out hidden talents.
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Mentoring
We believe positive role models can create a lasting and vital impact in the lives of Young Carers.
Mentors provide Young Carers with someone to spend time with and reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation for Young Carers. Mentors can offer help with schoolwork, provide guidance and give Young Carers a break from their caring role.
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Dreamers Hub
Our Dreamers Hub is an online community created by Young Carers for Young Carers.
No matter where you are, if you’re a Young Carer, you’re welcome here!
- Expert-led live forums
- Tips and tricks
- Inspirational content
- Educational resources
- Support catalogues
- Blog posts
- Upcoming community events
The Young Carer Project
As it stands, 40% of Young Carers do not complete high school, often due to time constraints, lack of support and bullying.
We’re educating students, teachers and parents 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 piloting in Victoria and is also soon to begin in Brisbane.
Find out more and nominate your school to get involved.
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Carer Gateway Support
From April 2020, Little Dreamers is providing support to Young Carers in Queensland and New South Wales areas of South West Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains via the Carer Gateway.
If you’re a Young Carer (under 25) in these regions, you’ll be eligible to access support services delivered by Little Dreamers through the Carer Gateway, including In-Person Peer Support and tailored financial support packages.
Learn MoreSafe to say we found our happy place at @latitude_melb 🎈😍 #LDDreamBig
Introducing our first Virtual Workshop for Young Carers on the Dreamers Hub! 🙌🌟
Join us next Monday 6 July, as we chat to psychologists Angela and Jodee in this interactive session about mental health during COVID-19. They'll help us better navigate feelings of constant uncertainty, loneliness and anxiety, and leave us feeling more positive about the future.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/DHWorkshop1
(Young Carers must be a member of the Dreamers Hub to access this session)
Hugs all round (back when social distancing wasn’t a thing!) ❤️ This one was taken in 2018 at our July Holiday Program ☀️ #LDDreamBig
School's out, Holiday Programs are in! 🙌 With our Holiday Programs almost upon us (albeit virtually!) in VIC, QLD and NSW, we're throwing it back to some of our favourite days spent with Young Carers on the school holidays!
Can you remember when and where this one took place? 🎪 #LDDreamBig
We see you, we hear you, and we support you 👏💕 #LDDreamBig
Today and everyday 😊☀️#LDDreamBig
Art by @katie_illustrated 👈
