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Young Carers leading the way in Manchester

In my week exploring Manchester as part of my Churchill Fellowship, I found myself navigating a city that has taken bold, systemic steps toward recognising and supporting Young Carers, not through a single service, but through a whole-of-community…

Connecting Young Carers to Country Through the Art of Traditional Weaving

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…

Second home at heart

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…

2025 Annual Young Carers Survey Results are in!

Our first-ever 2025 Annual Young Carers Survey amplifies the…
February 25, 2026/by Jasmine

Nothing for us, without us: Reflections on my Churchill Fellowship and the future of Young Carer support in Australia

Earlier this year, I had the immense privilege of stepping…
December 15, 2025/by Clara

Building for belonging: Embedding Young Carers in systems from beginning to end

After four weeks of travelling through the US and the UK as…
July 15, 2025/by Clara

Young Carers leading the way in Manchester

In my week exploring Manchester as part of my Churchill Fellowship,…
July 8, 2025/by Clara

Connecting Young Carers to Country Through the Art of Traditional Weaving

During a recent collaboration between Little Dreamers and the…
July 6, 2025/by Jasmine

Second home at heart

From the age of 11, Little Dreamers has had a significant impact…
July 3, 2025/by Jasmine

What Florida taught me about supporting Young Carers

In the leafy suburbs of Palm Beach County, Florida, something…
June 26, 2025/by Clara

Caring without a roadmap: reflections on the US approach to Youth Caregiving

I’ve spent the past week and a half immersed in conversations…
June 11, 2025/by Clara

The Churchill Fellowship Begins: A Journey to Learn from the Best

This week, I begin a journey that's been years in the making:…
May 26, 2025/by Clara

Celebrating 16 years of Little Dreamers

Sixteen years ago, I was a nervous 16-year-old standing next…
May 13, 2025/by Jasmine

How your vote can shape your future.

With the 2025 Federal Election happening on Saturday 3rd of…
April 29, 2025/by Jasmine

The Importance of Centring Lived and Living Experience  

As an organisation founded by a Young Carer, including lived…
April 23, 2025/by Jasmine

Young Carers Action Day: Give Me a Break!

Today is Young Carers Action Day, and we’re amplifying their…
March 12, 2025/by Clara

Why are Peer Support programs so important for Young Carers?

Quite a common answer we get to this question directly from…
October 18, 2024/by Clara

Donor Support Makes Our Young Carer Programs Possible

Yesterday marked the first day of Carers Week 2024 - an important…
October 16, 2024/by Clara

Carers Week 2O24: We see you, celebrate you, and stand beside you!

Yesterday marked the first day of Carers Week 2024 - an important…
October 14, 2024/by Clara

Have your voice heard as part of the National Carer Strategy Development!

The Australian Department of Social Services (DSS) is developing…
August 20, 2024/by Clara

15 Years of Impacting the Lives of Young Carers!

15 years ago, three teenagers stood in a room in Melbourne and…
May 15, 2024/by Clara