Do you know a young person aged 8-25 who has a family member with disability, mental health or physical health challenges? They are a young carer.
At Carers WA we have a team that is dedicated to working directly with young carers and their families to deliver individualised practical and emotional support. The Young Carer team deliver:
Advocacy.
At school, with other services and with their families.
Practical support.
This is individually tailored but often includes laptops, school supplies and bedroom furniture.
Support overcoming social isolation.
This may include the provision of recreational club or memberships and other regular events and activities throughout the year.
Assistance in gaining independence.
This may include support accessing drivers licenses and lessons and navigating Centrelink.
Support to develop goals.
Career planning and employment support.
School and work planning and participation.
This may include course fee funding or linking to scholarships and bursaries.
Mental health and wellbeing support.
Linking to young carer and family counselling services where appropriate.
You can refer a young carer for support at any time. Our team will be able to assess their needs directly and will work closely with their existing supports including their family, school and any other supports to help them reach their personal goals.
If you would like one of our Young Carer Engagement Officers to contact you about additional resources and opportunities that are available for schools and youth organisations, please complete an expression of interest below.
Carers WA respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. Carers WA is committed to understanding, embracing and celebrating the rich and multi-dimensional experiences that shape our lives and aims to ensure that everyone who engages with the organisation feels welcome and included. Carers WA welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Carers WA acknowledges the Wadjuk Noongar Nation’s lands, water, customs, and culture of which the Carers WA Head Office is located. Carers WA recognises our services reach beyond the Perth (Boorloo) region, and so we also acknowledge the cultural diversity of First Nations Peoples across our state and throughout Australia.
Carers WA has qualified for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s Registered Charity Tick, enabling the public to easily identify our organisation as a registered charity and confirming that we are both transparent and accountable.
