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Young Carer Stories

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Young carer stories are helping raise young carer awareness, help identify young carers. Here they share their feelings and experiences.  By reading their stories you will be able to get an insight into what their role is like. Also, highlighting how different it is for each person.

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Big brother, big adventure

To most people, I appear as an average young person. I am studying my degree, making weird dad jokes and dying my hair too many colours. But a look behind the curtain shows much more beauty and challenge than is…
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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…
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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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Growing up

Hey, my name is John, I’m 16, living in Melbourne and I am a young Carer. I look after my single parent, deaf mum and my little brother, aged 6. Having a deaf mum can be difficult at times, making phone calls, interpreting for her, helping with grammar and English and helping around 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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Sophie’s story

Hi! I am Sophie. I am 13 years old and I live in Melbourne Victoria. It’s been 1 year since I have been a young carer for my brother.  I am the oldest of 3 kids in our family.  My brother, was diagnosed with autism when he was 3.5 years old and could not talk […]
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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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Kelsie’s story

My name is Kelsie, I am 16 and live in New South Wales. One thing you should know about me is that I love to spend time outside. Additionally, I LOVE travelling and meeting new people. I have been caring for my sister for 8 years. My sister requires care because she has an intellectual […]
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Maria’s Story

My name is Maria, I am 15 and live in Queensland. One unique thing about me is I play basketball. I have been caring for my mother for 12 months. My mother requires care because she has a really bad mental state and forgets thing frequently. I have to care for my mother because I […]
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Love my therapy ponies

Hi, I am Lucinda. I live in country South Australia. I am 16 and care for my sister who has multiple disabilities, including autism and an intellectual disability. We are home schooled and I love it. I do however have to spend 24/7 with my sister which can be challenging but also rewarding. I help […]
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Big brother, big adventure

To most people, I appear as an average young person. I am studying my degree, making weird dad jokes and dying my hair too many colours. But a look behind the curtain shows much more beauty and challenge than is expected. I have grown up with my older brother for 21 years. He has high […]
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Amelia ’s Story

My name is Amelia, I am 22 and live in Victoria. One unique thing about me is that I love all different kinds of music! I have been caring for my mother for 10 years. My Mother requires care because she is diagnosed with bi-polar mood disorder. I have to care for my mum because […]
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