Today is Young Carers Action Day, and we’re amplifying their message: Give Me a Break! Young Carers give so much of their time and energy to support family members who need care, but without proper breaks, it can be overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of actions to share simple ways that educators, services, businesses, […]
Quite a common answer we get to this question directly from Young Carers is “I met other kids just like me…. I no longer feel like I’m alone” or “I found a place where I feel like I belong”….. Another piece of feedback that caught my attention recently was that the Young Carer felt encouraged […]
Yesterday marked the first day of Carers Week 2024 – an important week that encourages us to recognise, celebrate, and honour the incredible contributions of carers across Australia. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate those who dedicate their lives, often silently, to supporting others. From workplace morning teas to a simple call to […]
Yesterday marked the first day of Carers Week 2024 – an important week that encourages us to recognise, celebrate, and honour the incredible contributions of carers across Australia. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate those who dedicate their lives, often silently, to supporting others. From workplace morning teas to a simple call to […]
The Australian Department of Social Services (DSS) is developing a new National Carer Strategy, and they want to hear from you! This is your chance to have your voice heard and ensure that the challenges, hopes, and dreams of Young Carers are front and center in this important plan. What is the National Carer Strategy? […]
15 years ago, three teenagers stood in a room in Melbourne and asked people to care about Young Carers. We spoke about the prevalence of young people with caring roles in their families: 2-3 in every classroom. We also shared stories about some of the challenges that Young Carers face – increased rates of poor […]
Little Dreamers is proud to be building our community across Australia. In doing so we pay our respects to our First Nations people, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We acknowledge the Elders, past, present and emerging. We seek to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country to support Young Carers from these backgrounds.
We embrace, celebrate and uplift members of LGBTIQA+ communities.
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