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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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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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 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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Carer Gateway
Little Dreamers is a Carer Gateway service provider in Queensland, New South Wales areas of South West Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains, as well as metropolitan Melbourne.
Young Carers under 25 located in these regions are eligible to access Carer Gateway support programs delivered by Little Dreamers, including In-Person Peer Support and tailored financial support packages.
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🚨 Applications are NOW OPEN for The Young Carer Job Readiness Project!
Together with @holmesglen TAFE and a range of corporate partners, we're connecting Young Carers to vocational skill development and training opportunities, workplace mentoring, internships and work experience.
This program is for you if you’re:
✨ A Young Carer aged 15-25
✨ Living in Victoria
✨ Able to commit to a 7 month program
✨ Keen to gain real life experience that looks great on a resume!
We only have 75 places available for this program, so the program will book out fast.
Find out more and apply via the link in our bio! 🔗
#YCJRP #YoungCarer #LittleDreamers
We're beyond excited to introduce you to...
THE YOUNG CARER JOB READINESS PROJECT💫
The Young Carer Job Readiness Project is a practical program offering Young Carers in Victoria vocational skill development and training opportunities, workplace mentoring, internships and work experience.
Gain access to the best in the business, develop new tangible skills to increase employability and meet loads of new people 👋
Applications open on Monday 24 January and close on 13 February.
In the meantime, you can find out more via the link in our bio! 🔗
#YCJRP #YoungCarer #LittleDreamers
Meet Ruby 👋
She's 10 years old and cares for her older brother, Jack, who has a range of medical conditions including vision impairment, profound deafness and mobility challenges.
Ruby supports Jack in many ways and has even learnt sign language to communicate with him (she teaches her friends all the swear words! 😂)
"As her Mum, I’m so unbelievably proud of how resilient she is with whatever challenges are thrown her way. She is the most beautiful advocate for her brother, and the empathy and acceptance she constantly shows makes her a beautiful little human being." 💕
Ruby's Dream Experience was to run onto the field with the @collingwoodaflw team. Check out the awesome photos above!
#DreamExperience #YoungCarer #LittleDreamers
It's time for our next reveal (…we're getting SO close)! 🤭
Clue #4: We're teaming up with @holmesglen TAFE to deliver this program 🤝
Have you guessed it?
Tomorrow we’ll be announcing the name and a bit more info on what this program entails, so keep your eyes peeled 👀
#NewProgram #YoungCarer #LittleDreamers
Our new program launches very soon and we can’t wait to share with you what we’ve been working on!
Now you can officially see the tagline, can you guess what the program is called? 🤷♀️
Clue #3: ☕️
Let us know your thoughts below!
#NewProgram #YoungCarer #LittleDreamers
We may be slightly biased, but we think Little Dreamers is a pretty special place to work ✨
Oh, and we're currently hiring for a Dreamers Hub Coordinator to join our Marketing and Events Team and to lead some exciting new projects. As Dreamers Hub Coordinator, you'll help mastermind the strategy and direction of the Hub - ensuring that Young Carers remain at the centre of everything we do!
If this sounds like your forte, then head to 👉 www.littledreamers.org.au/careers/ to find out more and apply.
#WereHiring #LittleDreamers
