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Peer Support

Four Young Carers stand together as part of a circle. One holds a blue soccer ball to her chest and she is laughing and looking off towards the right. The others stand, hands by their side or crossed together, looking off in the same direction and smiling. They are in a room with windows looking out to lots of trees and a campsite.

Peer Support

AGES 6 - 25
Four Young Carers stand together as part of a circle. One holds a blue soccer ball to her chest and she is laughing and looking off towards the right. The others stand, hands by their side or crossed together, looking off in the same direction and smiling. They are in a room with windows looking out to lots of trees and a campsite. Four Young Carers stand together as part of a circle. One holds a blue soccer ball to her chest and she is laughing and looking off towards the right. The others stand, hands by their side or crossed together, looking off in the same direction and smiling. They are in a room with windows looking out to lots of trees and a campsite. Four Young Carers stand together as part of a circle. One holds a blue soccer ball to her chest and she is laughing and looking off towards the right. The others stand, hands by their side or crossed together, looking off in the same direction and smiling. They are in a room with windows looking out to lots of trees and a campsite.

Our Peer Support program is delivered in a group setting and provides a safe space for Young Carers to connect with other young people ‘who just get it’.

Throughout the program, Young Carers have the opportunity to connect with other Young Carers who have a range of different caring roles and responsibilities, in a safe and inclusive environment led by our friendly staff.

The regular sessions include a fun ice breaker, interactive games and activities to stimulate discussions focused on health and wellbeing, identity, and caring roles. The program is a great way to create friendships and learn from each other’s shared experiences.

To get involved in this program, please apply for support below.

Apply for Support
Two Young Carers sit on a grey couch with a multicoloured geometric patterned cushion in between them. Taylar sits on the right, her face resting on one hand, wearing a black t-shirt. Danny is sitting on the left and is talking, using his hands to describe what he is saying, a notebook resting on his lap. Both Young Carers are smiling.

The Details

Our Peer Support program is currently run for Young Carers aged 7 to 25 years old and is divided into relevant age groups.

This program is currently delivered online and face-to-face in some locations.

Peer Support is a free program delivered by Little Dreamers and funded by the Carer Gateway. To learn more about the Carer Gateway and how to apply for support, please get in touch with our team by calling us on 1800 717 515, or filling out this form.

Applications for the Young Carer Bursary are now open! 🎓

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. 🤝

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! 📆

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
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"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."

🧡 Lucy, Big Dreamers 2023 participant

🌟 Applications are open for our next Big Dreamers group in VIC! 🌟

Register for our Information Session next week and apply for the program here: bit.ly/bigdreamers-july23

#BigDreamers #LittleDreamers #YoungCarers
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