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  • Carer Gateway aims to make your life easier.
    By calling Carer Gateway, you will be connected with a new Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and support to help you.
    From 1 July 2020, Carer Gateway service providers will also have a dedicated young carer support worker to assist you in finding the right supports.
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  • All applications for the 2021 Young Carers Bursary have now been assessed. We are pleased to be able to offer all young carers who were eligible for the bursary a request for evidence to verify their application. The request for information email outlines the steps young carers need to follow to provide our team with these documents.

    Check your emails or log in to your ‘My Profile’ to check tasks that need completing and to upload required documents.
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  • Applications for the NSW Youth Advisory Council (YAC) 2021 are open Now! The YAC plays an important role in advising the NSW Government on issues that are relevant to young people across the state.

    Membership of the YAC is open to all children and young people between 12 and 24 years of age residing in NSW.
    Applications close 14 March 2021.
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  • Carers National News - 11th February, 2021
    Carers National News (CNN) is our weekly newsletter, freely available when you subscribe to our electronic mail-out service. CNN provides updates, insights and editorial from Carers Australia, news on upcoming events, carer-related topics and issues, and relevant developments in related sectors and Federal politics.
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  • Start the new year by having fun and making new friends. Join the FREE young carer QLD “It’s All About Me” program, Fun Friends (Year 1-3) or "Friendships for Life" (Year 4-6) program.

    Places are limited. Click to find out more.
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Welcome to the Young Carers Network a place for young carers to learn about support services, access resources and share their stories and opinions.

The Carers Gateway connects young carers to helpful local supports

Find a support service

Young carers share their experiences of being a carer

Young carer stories

The Young Carer Bursary Program offers financial support to young carers who study

Young Carer Bursary

Find information on who young carers are and how best to support them

Learn about young carers

Young carers share their tips on dealing with some common situations

Learn some helpful tips

Events and opportunities for young carers to be a part of

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Young Carer Bursary
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I'm successful what next?
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Talking to your friends
Talking to your teachers
Talking to doctors and nurses
Looking after yourself
Tackling school and study
Juggling it all
NDIS and young carers
How to public speak like a boss
Learn about financial assistance
Studying from home
Read young carer stories
Learn about carers
Am I a young carer?
I am a parent or guardian
I am a teacher
I am a doctor or nurse
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