In this episode, we hear from two young carers who have a chat with each other about their experiences juggling their caring role with their studies, accessing support at university and transitioning to paid work. This episode also includes a short clip from Paul Nunnari, Director of Inclusive Infrastructure, Placemaking and Experience from the Department of Regional NSW. Paul speaks about the strengths young carers bring to the workplace.For support as a young carer, check out Carer Gateway or call 1800 422 737 to find out what’s available in your local area. Carer Gateway is a national model of carer support available to any carer across Australia.The Carers NSW Young Carer Program can also assist young carers living in NSW find the right support for them. Contact the Young Carer team by calling 02 9280 4744 during business hours, or email [email protected] to Carers NSW monthly YC eNews to stay up to date with opportunities and updates from the team, and follow the Carers NSW Young Carer Program on Facebook.For more information about Carers NSW, please visit the Carers NSW website.You can learn more about the Carers + Employers national accreditation program by calling Carers NSW on 02 9280 4744, or visiting: https://carersandemployers.org.au/ 

In this episode, the Carers NSW Young Carer team speaks with a young carer and a leading Australian researcher on young carers’ experiences transitioning out of high school and becoming independent, including moving out of home and making decisions about further study or work options.For support as a young carer, check out Carer Gateway or call 1800 422 737 to find out what’s available in your local area. Carer Gateway is a national model of carer support, and available to any carer across Australia.The Carers NSW Young Carer Program can also assist young carers living in NSW find the right support for them. Contact the Young Carer team by calling 02 9280 4744 during business hours, or email [email protected]. Subscribe to the Carers NSW Young Carer Program monthly YC eNews to stay up to date with opportunities and updates from the team, and follow the Carers NSW Young Carer Program on Facebook.For more information about Carers NSW, please visit the Carers NSW website. If you’re interested in young carer research, please check out:Carers NSW Young carer research project (summary of findings): https://www.carersnsw.org.au/uploads/main/Files/5.About-us/Our-research/Summary_of_findings.pdf Carer Knowledge Exchange, ‘young carers’: https://www.carerknowledgeexchange.com.au/research-library/SearchPublicationForm/?Keywords=young+carers&ThemeID=&SubThemeID=&Author=&PublishYear=#results Myra Hamilton & Gerry Redmond, 2020. “Are Young Carers Less Engaged in School than Non-Carers? Evidence from a Representative Australian Study,” Child Indicators Research, vol. 13, pages 33–49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12187-019-09647-1 Trish Hill & Cathy Thomson, 2011. "Young carers: location, education and employment disadvantage," Australian Journal of Labour Economics (AJLE), Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC), Curtin Business School, vol. 14(2), pages 173-198. https://ideas.repec.org/a/ozl/journl/v14y2011i2p173-198.html 

In this episode, the Carers NSW Young Carer team discusses young carer support and identification at school and chats with a young carer about his experience caring for his sisters while completing high school. The episode also features a NSW-based school psychologist, who shares her experiences supporting young carers in a school setting. A transcript for this episode is available here.To download the NSW Government resource ‘Being a Carer, Being a Student and Being a Kid’, visit the NSW Department of Education website.To request a free 'Young Carer Awareness Training' session at your school or service, please email [email protected] or phone 02 9280 4744. For support as a young carer, check out Carer Gateway or call 1800 422 737 to find out what’s available in your local area. Carer Gateway is a national model of carer support, and available to any carer across Australia.The Carers NSW Young Carer Program can also assist young carers living in NSW find the right support for them. Contact the Young Carer team by calling 02 9280 4744 during business hours, or email [email protected]. Subscribe to the Carers NSW Young Carer Program monthly YC eNews to stay up to date with opportunities and updates from the team, and follow the Carers NSW Young Carer Program on Facebook.For more information about Carers NSW, please visit the Carers NSW website.We asked our guest speakers for some helpful supports and services and they suggested:Support for school leavers through Your Career: www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support Resources for siblings through Siblings Australia: https://siblingsaustralia.org.au/siblings/ Some tools and strategies for managing anxiety: https://positivepsychology.com/anxiety-tools/ 

In this episode, the Carers NSW Young Carer team discusses the journey of identifying with a young person who cares for her sister, and chats about the hidden nature of caring among young people as well as how receiving support can help a young carer look after their own wellbeing.For support as a young carer, check out Carer Gateway or call 1800 422 737 to find out what’s available in your local area. Carer Gateway is a national model of carer support, and available to any carer across Australia.The Carers NSW Young Carer Program can also assist young carers living in NSW find the right support for them. Contact the Young Carer team by calling 02 9280 4744 during business hours, or email [email protected]. Subscribe to the Carers NSW Young Carer Program monthly YC eNews to stay up to date with opportunities and updates from the team, and follow the Carers NSW Young Carer Program on Facebook.