Young Carer Supports
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 Carers 1:1 Support
Carers SA Young Carer 1:1 support is an opportunity for you to connect with a Young Carer Connector to receive individual mentoring and case management support.
Our 1:1 support can provide guidance and advocacy to help you feel empowered to navigate your caring role, strengthen your wellbeing and work towards your goals.
- 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 Online Peer Groups
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- 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
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