Carer Support Programs – Young Carers
Carer Support - Young Carers provide support and assistance to young carers (under 25 years of age) who are the main provider of care and support for a relative or friend. The person they care for could be an older person, or someone living with a disability or mental illness.
These programs are available to young carers
- Who live in the Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip or Stonnington local government areas, and
- Who have been providing care that is likely to be ongoing for at least six months or more.
Carer Support - Young Carers
Carer Support Workers assist carers to find the balance between caring for others and caring for themselves. They can
- Meet young carers' short term requirements for support and assistance
- Provide carers with emotional support and help identify ways to improve their wellbeing
- Assist young carers to plan their short and long term care and support needs
- Explore ways young carers can get the most effective breaks and supports
- Connect young carers and the people they care for to appropriate local services, and
- Provide information about the range of aged, disability, mental health and community services available.
For more information about this program please call 1800 052 222.
To view the brochure Young Carers Program, click here.
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