Young Carers

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This page is full of resources and support services for young careers who support a parent, grandparent, guardian, sibling or friend who lives with a disability, mental illness or other challenges. Helping look after a friend or family member is a big responsibility, so it’s important that you get the support you need. 

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Carer Getaway
Carer Getaway supports carers with information, resources and connections to peers and services that can support them throughout their caring responsibilities.
Phone: 1800 422 737
Website: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

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Carers Victoria
Carers Victoria is the state-wide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria. Carers Victoria have an advisory telephone line, they can provide NDIS advice and support, and they have a phone counselling service along with other support offerings.
Phone: 1800 514 845
Website: https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/

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Kookaburra Kids Foundation
Young people impacted by family mental illness have a higher risk of poor mental health. From Kookaburra Kids programs they learn what mental health means, make friends who understand, and develop the skills to ask for help when they need it. These lifelong tools create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
Phone: 1300 566 525
Website: https://kookaburrakids.org.au/

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Little Dreamers
Little Dreamers supports young people aged 4 to 25 who provide or intend to provide care, support, or assistance for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, substance use, or frail age. They offer a dream experience, school holiday program and a personal development program.
Phone: 1800 717 515
Website: Little Dreamers Australia – Supporting Young Carers & Their Families

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