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Young Carers leading the way in Manchester
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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
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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
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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