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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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I am applying for the Young Carers Bursary

Hi, my name is Natalie and I provide care for my younger sister and Mum. I have been a young carer for 9.5 years. My younger sister has severe intellectual disabilities, Autism (ASD) and Cerebral Palsy and my Mum has fibromyalgia. I provide care to support the family and I can see how hard it […]
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Non verbal

My name is Ivona, I am 16 and live in New South Wales. One unique thing about me is that I am a twin. I have been caring for my brother for as long as I can remember. My brother requires care because he is a nonverbal boy with autism. I have to care for […]
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No such thing as normal

I am a 15 year old carer. I care for my little sister who has autism and my dad who has depression. As well as them I have to take care of myself as I have anxiety. Since I was little I have grown up teaching my sister many things that most people can do […]
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