Applications for the $4000 Young Carer Bursary open 10 October 2025!

Do you know a young carer aged 12 to 25 years, who’s planning to study next year? They could be eligible for up to $4,000 to help with school fees, a laptop, uniforms, accommodation, extracurricular activities and more!

The Young Carer Bursary is an initiative of the Young Carers Network and Carers Australia. Each year, it provides financial support to help young people who are balancing study with caring for someone.

Apply for the Young Carers Bursary now.

To find out more about the Young Carer Bursary, visit the Young Carers Network website and check out their Information Pack.

There are only 1,600 bursaries available Australia-wide, and applications close soon – so don’t wait!

Applications open: 10:00am AEDT, 10 October 2025
Applications close: 11:59pm AEDT, 7 November 2025

We are here to support you if you need help with your application or have questions about the bursary.

If you’d like to talk with us, call 1800 422 737 (press 1) to speak with one of our friendly team members.