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Young Carer Stories

My grandfather and I

My name is Yunus, I am 16 and live in Victoria. One unique thing about me is I love cooking.

I have been caring for my grandfather for 3 years. My grandfather requires care because he has a disability. I have to care for my grandfather because he’s lonely.
My responsibilities include cleaning for my pops, cooking for him and shopping for him. However, I also have to help him get out of bed. Just like me I’d imagine other young carers would also have to care.

A good day caring for my grandfather looks like every day. Being away from my grandfather makes me feel scared.

Being a carer has changed my life because I am closer to my grandfather and because of my caring role I am unable to work.

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Hi, my name is Katrine and I provide care for my my youngest sister and my mum. I have been a young carer for 10 years, my sister has a severe intellectual disability and severe autism; my mum has fibromyalgia. I provide care because I love my family and I don’t want to see them […]
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Amelia ’s Story

My name is Amelia, I am 22 and live in Victoria. One unique thing about me is that I love all different kinds of music! I have been caring for my mother for 10 years. My Mother requires care because she is diagnosed with bi-polar mood disorder. I have to care for my mum because […]
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My name is Tahlia, I am 16 and live in South Australia. One unique thing about me is that I’m in year 10 and I have been to 9 different schools. I have been caring for my sister for 3 years. My sister requires care because she was born with a rare genetic syndrome called […]
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