Programs & Services

Carers SA Young Carers Project
Objectives
The objective of the project is to support young carers in their caring role by:

• Providing them with a clearly identifiable and accessible point of contact for information, advice and referral services
• Providing more co-ordinated and age specific information
• Providing young carers with access to age specific counselling and support services
• Increasing awareness amongst young carers of the information and support services available and
• Increasing awareness of young carer issues within the community, including schools, counsellors and peers.

Outcomes

• Young Carers Information and Advice Kits - Produced by Family and Community Services the kits are specifically designed to provide a one-stop resource for Young Carers. The Young Carers Kits were produced in close consultation with Young Carers and seek to provide a range of information, ideas and supports for Young Carers. This Information and Advice Kit can be obtained by contacting Carers SA.
• Young Carers in Education Presentation - a valuable resource for all schoolds to increase awareness and support for Young Carers. Contact Carers SA; Young Carers Project Worker, to arrange a suitable time for Carers SA to make a presentation to your school or class. The 'Young Carers Issues Affecting Their Education' booklet is distributed following the presentation.
• Young Carers Issues Affecting Their Education - This booklet has been developed with the assistance of Young Carers and their families for the purpose of providing teachers and school counsellors with information about young people who perform a caring role at home. This resource aims to assist Young Carers to gain recognition and structured processes to assist them when accessing support to enable them to complete their education.

For further information contact Carers SA, Young Carers Project Worker, on ph: 1800 815 549 or email info@carers-sa.asn.au.

Carer Support and Respite Centre inc.
Eastern and Southern Metropolitan Region.
raw energy
Supporting Young Carers across the South and East Metropolitan Regions of Adelaide

• Personal support
• Recreational Support Activities
• Information and Advocacy
• Skills Development
• Peer Support and Leadership Program
• Education Support
• Volunteer Program

Email: rawenergy@carersupport.org.au
www.youngcarer.com.au
Telephone: 8277 0333

Western Carers
Supporting young Carers in the Western Metropolitan Region of Adelaide to attend

• Links to breakthru regional and state wide events for young Carers
• School holiday activities
• Newsletter

Northern Carers Network Inc.
breakthru - Northern Metro
supporting young Carers in the Northern Metropolitan Region of Adelaide

• Social recreation activities 3rd Saturday of each month
• Education
• Information
• Homework support
• Advocacy
• Camps
• School holiday outings
• Counselling
• Connecting with young Carers across South Australia

Carers' Link Barossa & Districts Inc.
breakthru- Barossa & Districts
Supporting young Carers in Nuriootpa, Eudunda, Kapunda, Lyndoch

• Monthly Social Recreation Program
• Regional Camps
• Assisting young Carers to participate in State wide Events
• Assisting young Carers to achieve education training and employment goals

Carers Link Lower North Inc.
breakthru - lower north
Supporting young Carers in Clare, Redhill, Burra, Marrabel, Mallala

• Monthly events
• End of year retreats
• One on one support
• Advocacy assistance
• Referral to local services

Email: ypcarer@chariot.net.au
Telephone: 8842 1922

Siblings Australia Inc
www.siblingsaustralia.org.au

• List of programs and services for siblings of children with a disability or chronic illness.
• Join an online discussion group with young people who have a sibling with a disability or chronic illness

PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT | DISCLAIMER