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Transition to Work Program

Find out how Transition to Work providers can help build your skills and confidence to continue your education or get you ready to start a new job.

Looking after your mental health

Learn how other young carers talk to their friends about their caring role

Financial support

Are you a young carer studying full or part time or doing an apprenticeship?

Studying from home

Learn new tips for studying from home

Support at school

Learn how other young carers talk to their teachers about their caring role

Accessing health supports

Learn how other young carers talk to doctors and nurses about their caring role

My Health Record – Authorised and Nominated Representatives

Learn more about My Health Record and authorised and nominated representatives

Disability supports including the NDIS

Learn how to help the person you care for go through the NDIS

LGBTIQA+ Young Carers

Learn about LGBTIQA supports

Become a leader

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School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI)

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