Young Carers at Carers NSW

24/04/2026

Meet Sophie, who has been providing care for as long as she can remember

Behind every young carer is a story of grit, compassion and determination

Young carers often take on responsibilities that are invisible to others; supporting someone they care about while balancing studies, travels and wellbeing

This is just one story of many, most won't get told. Can you relate to this or think of someone this relates to?

Share your thoughts in the comments - we’d love to hear from you!

You’ve got this

💭 DREAM. ⚡ DARE. 🚀 DO.

Find out more on our Young Carer Hub [www.carersnsw.org.au/young-carer-hub]

For support, check out Carer Gateway [www.carergateway.gov.au] 📞1800 422 737

17/04/2026

Bring it On!

A youth festival for young people, by young people

Come along & experience the creativity, connection & immaculate vibe curated by the tribe

Whether you're keen to try something new, meet new peeps or just hang out; there's something here for you.

Make some time, come along & join the throng, we'd love to see you there

SUNDAY – 19th of April 2026

2pm – 9pm

FREE

You've got this

💭 DREAM. ⚡ DARE. 🚀 DO.

16/04/2026

Welcome to Youth Week 2026! This year the theme is:

💭 DREAM. ⚡ DARE. 🚀 DO.

This Youth Week, we’re celebrating the stories of young carers across NSW

Every day, young carers show strength, compassion and resilience in ways that are often unseen. This week is about making those stories visible

We want to hear from you:

What do you dream of?
What have you dared to overcome?
What do you do that makes you proud?

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

We see you, and your voice matters

Find out more on our Young Carer Hub [www.carersnsw.org.au/young-carer-hub]

For support, check out Carer Gateway [www.carergateway.gov.au] 📞1800 422 737

15/12/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed following the Bondi Beach Terror Attack? You are not alone.

This traumatic event has impacted Australians from all walks of life and left many of us with unexpected and difficult emotions.

In our Bondi Beach Attack: Wellbeing support guide, you’ll find information about common reactions, reassurance that what you’re feeling is valid, and ideas for taking care of your wellbeing.

https://lifeline.org.au/bondi-incident

And remember - you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 or chat at lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat anytime, no matter how this has impacted you.

12/11/2025

Are you a student who is also caring for a family member or friend?

Carer Gateway offers support to students. For more information on support while studying, visit www.carergateway.gov.au/help-advice/studying-while-caring

You can also call 1800 422 737 and select option one to speak with your local service provider.

07/11/2025

https://ow.ly/4Mph50Xo8l8
A huge thank you to John for his kind words and for joining us on our podcast YC Bytes! 🎉
This podcast was created to raise awareness of young carers - highlighting their experiences, challenges, and incredible contributions that often go unseen.
Catch up on all the incredible stories and conversations from young carers just like John 😊
Listen here: https://ow.ly/NNu950Xo8lt or search ‘YC Bytes’ in your favourite podcast app.

This week is the perfect time to celebrate our Young Carer Advisory Group (YCAG) members, the young people behind the scenes doing big things.

Meet John, 24, a YCAG member😊 “I care for my grandmother & mother. I joined YCAG at the age of 24 to enhance my skills, continue my strong passion for raising awareness of young carers & sharing my perspective through my experience both positive & negative.”

For info about the YCAG or supports for young carers, check out our Young Carer Hub here: https://ow.ly/Cear50X9wIU

06/11/2025

A Carers NSW young carer representative shared her story in the Oct 2025 Equal Time eNewsletter by Anti-Discrimination NSW, for .
As part of her interview, she shared what it’s really like to balance caring responsibilities with study, work, and everyday life.
Read her inspiring story here: https://antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media/news/2025/an-interview-with-a-young-carer-for-national-carers-week-2025.html

The October edition of Anti-Discrimination NSW’s monthly newsletter Equal Time is out now!

This month we launched our Indigenous Capacity Building Project, congratulate the finalists of the 2025 Australian Human Rights Awards and recognise the experiences of young carers across NSW: https://ow.ly/C9BG50Xjw8e

Please subscribe to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox each month: https://ow.ly/CkNo50Xjw8c

06/11/2025

Don’t miss the Carers NSW 2025 National Carers Week Online Art Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of creativity and resilience. This inspiring exhibition features artwork created by young carers aged 6 -18 who participate in the Carer Gateway peer support programs across the Central Coast, Hunter, New England, Mid North Coast and North Coast regions.

Both the Click and Connect and Creative Young Carer peer support programs are a weekly online peer support group for young carers, providing a much-needed space for connection, creativity, and building community.

The program allows young people who provide unpaid care to loved ones with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, or substance dependencies to share their experiences and support one another.

➡️ There are over 391,300 young carers across the country, with more than 150,000 under the age of 18.
➡️ Young carers often take on roles such as household management, administering medication, and providing emotional support.
➡️ Many young carers begin their caring responsibilities as early as five or six years old, yet they remain largely hidden in the community.
➡️ Young carers are disproportionately represented among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and First Nations young communities.

You can enter the online exhibition by clicking on the link https://ow.ly/3QiK50XbrW8.

You can contact Carer Gateway by calling 1800 422 737 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) or begin the registration process by visiting https://ow.ly/2bQ550XbrW7

20/10/2025

The Goulburn Visitor Centre lights up blue for National Carers Week from 12 - 18 October thanks to

If you have any photos you would like to share from National Carers Week Light Up, please send them through to [email protected] or post them using the hashtag for your chance to win a $200 gift card.

17/10/2025

The Coat of Arms at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre lights up blue for National Carers Week from 12 - 18 October thanks to

See the full story here https://news.wagga.nsw.gov.au/news-articles/2025/october-2025/lighting-the-coat-of-arms-for-national-carers-week

If you have any photos you would like to share from National Carers Week Light Up, please send them through to [email protected] or post them using the hashtag for your chance to win a $200 gift card.