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Are you under 25 and looking after a family member or friend?

Young Carers

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Do you regularly help out and support a person who requires ongoing care?

This person could be a parent, partner, child, sibling, relative or friend who has a disability, is elderly or frail, has a mental or physical illness.

Do you;

  • Provide emotional support
  • Assist with supplying medication
  • Help with grocery shopping
  • Provide company
  • Help to communicate
  • Look after siblings alone
  • Assist with paying bills
  • Prepare meals and
  • Support with personal care

Then we are here for you.

Carers SA provides a number of services to young people in a caring role. Young Carers registered with Carers SA may be eligible for supports such as:

  • Connecting with other Young Carers through groups and activities (online and face to face)
  • Chatting things through with a professional Young Carer Counsellor (online and face to face)
  • Linking Young Carers with Tailored Support Packages that can assist them in their caring role
  • Provide short term 1:1 support with our goal setting/coaching program
  • Helping in a crisis with emergency respite if required
  • Supporting Young Carers in schools by advocating and provide training to teachers and wellbeing counsellors and
  • School holiday activities

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Download Our Young Carer Brochure

We know that being a Young Carer comes with unique challenges and incredible moments.

We want to hear your story in your own words.

Submit a short video of your journey as a Young Carer.

By sharing your story you can inspire others, spread awareness and highlight the invaluable contribution Young Carers make.

For more information including terms and conditions click on the below.
Young Carer Video Competition

Children & Young People Complaints/ Feedback Form

Your Voice is important to us. It's important to speak up and give feedback when you...
  • are happy with us or our services
  • are not happy with us or our service
  • have an idea that will help us improve our services for other young people and you

Children and Young People Complaints/Feedback Form

As a child or young person you have the right to:

• Feel safe, supported and respected
• Have a voice in decisions and matters that affect you
• Get help when you need it
• Make a complaint or give feedback and have us take it seriously
• Be safe from harm or risk of harm
• To practice your own culture, language, religion and sexuality

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Links and support for children & young people

Here are some great resources and information about safety and keeping yourself safe.
CLICK HERE