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Young Carer Stories

My mum and I

Hi I’m Dylan, I’m 12 and my mum and myself have a dual carer role. Both my mum and I experience mental health issues.
I have grown up with the best mum in the world even though she has her struggles and I have to pitch in more than your average kid she always shows me love.
She loves watching me draw and I’m getting quite good, that’s what I do to chill out after a busy day.

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Alisha’s story

My name is Alisha, I am 17 and live in Victoria. One unique thing about me is that I play the violin and I am a scout. I have been caring for my brother for 10 years. My brother requires care because he has autism. I have to care for my brother because I live […]
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Boxing with nerve

I can hardly remember what life was before 2009. I was only 10 at the time, and after that caring was all I knew. Here’s the specifics. My mother injured her spine at work and caused permanent nerve damage. She had to have major surgery, where three of her spinal discs were replaced with metal […]
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I am 13

Hi, my name is Natalie and I live in Victoria. I am 13 years old. I am a young carer for my younger sister and Mum. Some of the things I do as a young carer are are packing lunches, making food, getting my little sister dressed. Then I go to school. Me and my […]
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