Who are Young Carers?Young carers are children and young people up to 25 years of age who help care in families where someone has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or who has an alcohol or other drug problem.
This site provides information for young carers, families and professionals. There is also a section on education.
For support and assistance call 1800 242 636.
Getting startedThe young carer website has information for young carers, families and professionals. So, become a member and check out the Forum Posting Guidelines. New PublicationsThe Manual for Measures of Caring Activities and Outcomes for children and young people by Stephen Joseph, Fiona Becker & Saul Becker is a recent addition along with the Institute of Child Protection Studies Research Report, Reading writing and responsibility: Young Carers and Education. Click on the Attachments below to download a copy. |
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| Manual for Measures of Caring Activities and Outcomes for children and young people.pdf | 393.25 KB |
| Reading Writing and Responsibility Young Carers and Education.pdf | 730.26 KB |