Our first-ever 2025 Annual Young Carers Survey amplifies the voices of 267 Young Carers aged 4-25, echoing much of what we already know and further highlighting that Young Carer support is not a marginal issue; it is a systemic one. Across Australia, thousands of children and young people are stepping into adult roles long before […]
During a recent collaboration between Little Dreamers and the Museum of Brisbane, Young Carers had the opportunity to engage in a heartfelt and enriching Traditional Weaving Workshop led by Yuggera and Biri artist Jody Rallah. The session began with a warm circle gathering that included Jody, the Museum of Brisbane and Little Dreamers staff, and […]
From the age of 11, Little Dreamers has had a significant impact on my caring role, positively shaping me into the person I am today. My name is Alycia, and I am now 16 years old, living in Melbourne with my Mum, Sister, and two cats that I love more than anything in the world! […]
Sixteen years ago, I was a nervous 16-year-old standing next to David Campbell and Molly Meldrum in South Yarra, launching a brand new organisation with more passion than polish. We had no office, no team, and no idea what we were getting ourselves into. But what we did have was a mission: to make sure […]
With the 2025 Federal Election happening on Saturday 3rd of May, many Young Carers might be voting for the first time and asking: what does this election mean for me? We’ve reviewed the major party platforms to highlight what’s being promised for Young Carers, young people, mental health, education, and support services. Please note, the […]
As an organisation founded by a Young Carer, including lived and living experience has always been at the heart of our work. In 2009, our Founder and CEO, Madeleine Buchner OAM, used her living experience as a Young Carer to identify a gap in the support system for young people who cared for sick family […]
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.
Little Dreamers Australia is a registered charity.
