Young Carer Support
Young Carers
Ages 5 to 25
Carers SA supports Young Carers aged 5 to 25, with a focus on advocacy and information, connection, wellbeing, and social support.
Young Carer Wellbeing Booklet
This "Young Carer Wellbeing Booklet," created by Carers SA’s Young Carer Collective and Young Carer Team, is a comprehensive support resource for young carers in South Australia, ages 5 to 25.
It provides essential information to help young carers understand their role, with guidance on self-care, mindfulness, and accessing support services. The booklet features inspiring personal stories from young carers, plus tips on balancing caregiving with school, work, and personal growth. It covers practical skills for financial management, mental health, and physical well-being, empowering young carers to seek assistance and connect with valuable resources.
Young Carer Individual Support
As the Carer Gateway provider in South Australia, we offer Young Carers the full range of Carer Gateway services. Alongside these, the Government of South Australia funds more intensive support with school, services and getting involved, one-on-one or in small groups, and Young Carer Breaks.
Support with a Young Carer Connector
A Young Carer Connector works alongside you on whatever matters most to you right now. Together you set your goals, and your Connector helps you get there. That might mean talking with your school, TAFE or uni about your caring role, finding the right services for you and your family (and coming with you the first time if you’d like), help with transport, connecting with sport, clubs and your community, or planning for study and work. Support can be one-on-one, with other Young Carers in a small group, or a mix of both. You decide what you work on and how you meet.
Young Carer Support Service, funded by the Government of South Australia..
Young Carer Coaching
A short series of sessions focused on a goal you choose, such as managing stress, building confidence or balancing caring with school or work.
Carer Gateway, an Australian Government initiative.
Young Carer Counselling
Up to 6 free sessions with a professional Young Carer Counsellor, in a safe and confidential space to talk through worries and stresses and work on strategies that help with your caring role.
Carer Gateway, an Australian Government initiative
Tailored Support Packages
This could include things like a laptop or course costs for study, driving lessons, or something that gives you a break.
Carer Gateway, an Australian Government initiative.
Young Carer Group Activities
Supporting Young Carers to build connection
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!
Young Carer Group Activities
Supporting Young Carers to build connection
Our Young Carer group activities help you have a break, connect with other Young Carers, learn new skills and have lots of fun!
Young Carer Peer Groups
Young Carer Peer Groups are a chance to meet other Young Carers, share your experience and learn from each other in a safe and supportive space. Groups are facilitated, and you help shape what the group does. Available in person across metro Adelaide and regional South Australia, and online.
Carer Gateway, an Australian Government initiative.
Young Carer Breaks
Young Carer Breaks give you time out and some fun, while you connect with other young people in caring roles. Breaks run in metro Adelaide and regional areas, are facilitated by Young Carer Connectors, and run in four age groups (5 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 17 and 18 to 25), so you meet Young Carers at a similar stage to you.
Carer Breaks, funded by the Government of South Australia
Activities are facilitated by Young Carer Connectors and run in four age groups
- 5 to 8
- 9 to 12
- 13 to 17
- 18 to 25.
That way you are meeting Young Carers at a similar stage to you.
Links and support for children & young people
Here are some great resources and information about safety and keeping yourself safe.