Resources

Policy and Research

Young Carers: Updated Statistics (October 2006)

Young Carers Background Papers

Young Carers Report (2002)

Young Carers Forum Report - April 2004

Young Carers Research Project Final Report - July 2002

Young Carers Report (2001)

Young Carers Policy Statement (2005)

Young Carers in the UK: Research, Policy & Practice on Children Who are Unpaid Carers - by Prof Saul Becker (2005)

Young Carers - a National Perspective - by Tim Moore (2005)

Books
Strohm,K (2002) Siblings Brothers and sisters of children with special needs Wakefield Press

DVD's
"Just Care for Us - Supporting Young Carers" produced by Carers Victoria

Kits
Young Carers Information and Advice Kits

For Teachers
Teachers... Chances are that you have at least two Young Carers in your class.
This educational resource has been produced for Australian primary school teachers by the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services.
It is in response to the growing number of children or young people who have additional responsibility for a high level of care in their home because of a family member's disability, illness, and mental health status or alcohol or drug dependence.
Children or young people providing the care to a family member or friend in this way are referred to as Young Carers.

This resource has been designed to create awareness of some of the needs of these Young Carers and suggest how these children can be identified, understood and supported.

Young Carers in Education Presentation - developed by Carers SA is a valuable resource for all schools to increase awareness and support for Young Carers.
The presentation is targeted at primary and secondary school teachers, assistants and counsellors. The Young Carers Project Worker is available to make a presentation to your school or class.
For further information contact the Young Carers Project Worker at Carers SA on 1800 815 549 or email: info@carers-sa.asn.au.

Pamphlets
'Talking it over', caring for the Carer - provides help and support for all Carers through the National Carer Counselling Program. Do you help care for a relative or friend? Young Carers - help and support is only a phone call away!

To obtain any of the products and services listed above please contact Carers SA, Young Carers Project Worker on (08) 8271 6288, toll free 1800 815 549 or via email: info@carers-sa.asn.au.

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