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What is the Young Carers Network?

The Young Carers Network is a place for young carers to learn about support services, access resources and share their story and opinions. Brought to you by Carers Australia. 

What can I do on the Young Carers Network?

• Find a support service

• Learn some helpful tips and share your own

• Read young carer stories and share your own

• Find young carer events

• Learn about financial support

• Learn about young carers

• Join the Young Carers Network

• Apply for the Young Carers Bursary Program

Who are young carers?

Young carers are people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with a disability, a physical or mental illness, a substance dependency, or who is aged.

What do young carers do?

Young carers help with many tasks like:

• household chores,

• paying bills,

• personal care,

• giving medication, and

• emotional support.

Who do young carers support?

Young carers may provide support and unpaid care to their:

• mother,

• father,

• brother,

• sister,

• cousin,

• grandparent,

• friend,

• partner, or

• child.

Young carers may look after them every day or from time to time.

How many young carers are in Australia?

There are 272,000 young carers in Australia.

Am I a young carer?

Watch the Carers Gateway's video Am I a carer? to learn more.