Young Carers Network

Young carers are people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, mental illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.

Young carers are often unseen in the role of carers as they see what they do for the person they care for as part of their normal role, or just helping out the person providing the majority of care. The Young Carers Network raises awareness of young carers and acknowledges their contribution.

 

 

Young Carer Bursary

The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers by providing financial assistance to return to or to continue with their education whilst managing their caring responsibilities.

Some young carers are missing out on their education or training because of the various pressures they face. With the assistance of a bursary, these pressures can be reduced, increasing opportunities for young carers to remain in, or return to, education or training which can lead to improved employment opportunities and long-term prospects.

The program offers 1592 bursaries of $3768 each year, funded by the Australian Government and administered by Carers Australia.

To learn more about the Young Carer Bursary go to youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary