Young Carers

Young carers are children and young people, 25 years or under, who help to support a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail.

Welcome to the Young Carers Network a place for young carers to learn about support services, access resources and share their stories and opinions.

Tim: owning my identities.

SANE Australia website article on being a young carer

Young carer Leanne shares her story about caring for her brother Charlie who lives with autism

Learn more about the different types of financial assistance available to young carers.

Learn more about the financial supports available to young carers who provide daily unpaid care for someone who has a severe disability, illness, or who is frail aged.