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Young Carer Stories

My role as a young carer

Hi, my name is Hannah and I’m a young carer for my mum and my two brothers. My hobbies include sewing and crafts.

My normal day would start with get up, get dressed, help mum pack lunch and help get my little brother dressed and ready for school.

After school I would come home eat then help mum after dinner. I help bath and dress my little brother and help put him to bed.

I then help get mum ready for tomorrow by making sure our uniforms are clean during the day. I put loads of washing on, feed the dog, and clean the house.

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Joyce’s story

Hi, my name is Joyce and I care for my mum who had brain cancer. I have been a young carer for 5 years . I provide care for my mum, and my siblings. A typical day for me would be cleaning the house, do washing, do the dishes etc. Depending on what the weather  […]
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Why 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. I can see how hard it is […]
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My brother taught me

I’m Amy, I’m 19 and I live with my mum in Shepparton, Victoria. I get up and make breakfast. There are times when I help her get dressed in the morning. I make sure she has lunch, and then at night,  make sure she has her medicine. I’m also a carer for my grandfather. He […]
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