Young carers and how to support them
Carers have an invaluable but often hidden role in the community. As such, it might surprise you to know there are nearly 400,000 young people (under 25 years) in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to a loved one. There are many reasons why a parent or friend might require ongoing care, and when a young person takes on a caring role it can be difficult to recognise when they themselves might need some support.
In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Isabella Hassall, Young Carer Coordinator at Carer Gateway for the Benevolent Society.
Isabella talks about the often hidden nature of carer roles in our community. She also discusses the challenges of being a young carer, how the adults in their life can support them and what opportunities they can access.
In this episode you will learn:
- Isabella describes what a young carer is and how they differ from an adult carer [1:48]
- Isabella shares advice on how to start a conversation with a young carer and ways to offer them support [2:38]
- Isabella talks about the supports that are available to young carers and how they can access them [4:48]
- Isabella shares advice for adults who know a young carer. [20:18]
Further information and resources:
Connecting and caring for each other in tough times
Unmasking stigma: Effects on families
Managing family health and money struggles at the same time
Benevolent Society Carer Gateway
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