2025 Annual Young Carers Survey Results are in!
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 they should. Young Carers are missing school, falling behind academically, experiencing high levels of stress, and living with significant financial pressure at home. Many are providing emotional support, managing medications, supervising siblings, and contributing financially — often without recognition.
When young people are forced to choose between caring and their education, and when families are going without essentials, we must respond with more than awareness. We need coordinated action across schools, health systems and government policy.
Young Carers are resilient, capable and deeply compassionate. But resilience should not be a requirement for survival.
Download the full 2025 Young Carers Survey Results below to learn more.
Interested in understanding how you can drive change forward? Check out our Founder and CEO’s Churchill Fellowship Report outlining six key Action Areas for supporting Young Carers here. Check out our Founder and CEO’s Churchill Fellowship Report outlining six key Action Areas for supporting Young Carers here.
