Young Carers

Who is a young carer?

A young carer is someone under 25yo who provides unpaid care and support to a family member/s or friend with:

disability
mental ill health
chronic or life-limiting condition
alcohol or other drug dependence
or who is frail or aged

Applying for the annual $3,768 Young Carer Bursary? Ask us how.

If you need information about the annual $3,768 Young Carer Bursary or need help applying contact us below.

Call 1800 422 737 (press 1)
Email us
Make a call-back request

Supports they offer to the person they care for could look like this:

Help with household chores (e.g., cleaning and cooking)
Helping them get in/out of bed
Helping them get bathed and dressed
Reminding or taking them to appointments
Reading and explaining letters
Shopping
Paying bills
Helping with medication
Making sure they are alright
Giving emotional support

We can help. All our services are free, inclusive and confidential.

Our friendly team can help you figure out how to manage school, training, education and work while having a caring role. We offer free support such as:

Information, advice and recommendations
Help at home with cleaning, meal prep
Help with tutoring or providing a laptop/tablet to help you study
Speak to a professional counsellor. All confidential.
Tackle your goals with a carer coach
Taking a break from caring
Connect with other young carers
Attend wellness workshops and events
To apply for an annual $3,768 young carer bursary

Interested in getting our young carer brochure?

Download it here or contact us if you’d like one.

Download Version 1

Download Version 2

Connect with a young carer from the UK

Connect with another young carer in the UK as part of our young carer Pen Pal program. Just fill in your expression of interest, and we will match you. *The international Pen Pal program is an initiative of Carers WA.