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

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

15 Years of Impacting the Lives of Young Carers!
Blog, News15 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…

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