Description
Young Carers provides information, services, support, counselling and advice for children and young people (up to the age of 25) who help care for a family member with an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or an alcohol or other drug problem. Young Carers is part of Carers Australia.
Services provided
- Telephone helpline
- Services and support
- Counselling
- Online advice for:
- Kids under 12
- Teens (13–18 years)
- Young adults (19–26 years)
- Parents and professionals
- Respite care (organising a break from caring)
- Referrals
Eligibility
Australian residents, aged up to 25 years, who help care for someone
How to access
- Call 1800 242 636
- Visit Young Carers
The National Relay Service is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) is available, 24 hours 7 days a week, for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
Costs
Young Carers is a free service.
Calls are free from landlines.
Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.
Website
Young Carers NetworkTip
- Caring for someone is not easy, but there are many places you can turn to for .
Important
- As a young carer it is important that you also take care of yourself. Talk to someone about how you’re feeling – family or friends, or a carers’ association. A carer’s association can connect you with other young carers, social activities and support groups.
- The Carer Advisory provides information and advice to carers about carer supports and services in a range of languages, including: Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Dinka, Greek, Hindi, Khmer, Vietnamese, Spanish and Tagalog.
Complaints
- Carers , call 1800 242 636
- Health Complaints , Complaints and Information, call 1300 582 113