Young Carers

Young Carers

Carers SA Young Carers program provides a variety of support for Young Carers aged between 5-25 years with a focus on advocacy and information, connection, wellbeing, and social support.

Young Carer Individual Support

Young Carer 1:1 Support

Young Carer Breaks provide opportunities for you to have some time out and some fun, while connecting with other young people who are in caring roles.
Carers SA offers Young Carer Breaks in metro Adelaide and regional areas.

Young Carer Coaching

You can access individual coaching with a Young Carer Connector. Young Carer Coaching focuses on your personal and unique goals which might include (but not limited to):

Health and wellbeing
Advocacy and information
Emotional wellbeing
Understanding the caring role and how this might change over time
Work, study or volunteering
Connecting to community or other services and supports
Support to access resources and information

Young Carer Counselling

As a Young Carer, you can access 6 free counselling sessions with a professional Young Carer Counsellor. Young Carer Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for you to receive support and talk through your worries, stresses and work through strategies that will help your caring role.

Young Carer Group Activities

Carers SA Young Carer program provides a range of social activities supporting Young Carers to have a break, connect with other Young Carers, learn new skills and have lots of fun!

Activities are facilitated by Young Carer Connectors and in the following age groups:

  • 5-8 years
  • 9-12 years
  • 13-17 years
  • 18-25 year

Young Carer Peer Groups

Carers SA offers Young Carer Peer Groups in metro Adelaide and regional areas.

Young Carer Breaks

Young Carer Breaks provide opportunities for you to have some time out and some fun, while connecting with other young people who are in caring roles.

Carers SA offers Young Carer Breaks in metro Adelaide and regional areas

Young Carer Wellbeing Program

Young Carer Wellbeing Program

Carers SA offers a 5-week psychosocial wellbeing program for Young Carers that can be facilitated within schools.

Please contact us to find out more information – 08 8291 5600

Links and support for children & young people

Here are some great resources and information about safety and keeping yourself safe.