Who is a young carer?
A young carer is someone under 25 years of age who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with:
- disability
- mental ill health
- chronic or life-limiting condition
- alcohol or other drug dependence
- or who is frail or aged
Support they offer to the person they care for could look like:
- 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
A day in a life of a young carer
These videos are part of a Care2Serve project with young Tasmanian carers. These videos cannot be published or used without the permission of Care2Serve.
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 device to help you study
Speak to a professional counsellor
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 the annual $3,768 young carer bursary
Interested in getting our young carer brochure?
Download it here or contact us if you’d like a printed copy.
School Holiday Fun for Young Carers!
Want to have fun and hang out with other young carers? Every school holiday Care2Serve serves up a bunch of things to do! Activities are free for young carers 25 and under who are registered with Carer Gateway.
Register yourself with Carer Gateway today and access free support and services.
Call 1800 422 737 (press 1)
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