Becoming a carer

Young Carers in the UK (PDF)

A report from the University of Nottingham on the experiences, needs and service responses for carers aged 16-24.

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia's 2.6 million carers. Young carers are children or young people up to 25 years of age, who help care in families where someone has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or who has an alcohol or other drug problem.

VIC Carer card

The program has a wide range of discounts and benefits on offer from businesses, the local government and community organisations. Cardholders are also entitled to free travel on public transport on a Sunday plus two return off-peak travel vouchers each year.

Qld Carer Business Discount Card

The Queensland Government's Carer Business Discount Card recognises and supports carers, including approved foster and kinship carers, by providing discounts on goods and services at participating businesses throughout Queensland. (Opens in a new window)

NT Pensioner and Carer Concession

Financial subsidies to help people on low incomes access important services such as water, energy, transport and housing. (Opens in a new window)

Kids Helpline

Australia's only national 24/7 telephone and online counselling and support service for young people aged between 5 and 25 years, and their parents and carers. 1800 55 1800 (Opens in a new window)

Companion Card

The Companion Card is issued to people with a significant, permanent disability, who can demonstrate that they are unable to access most community activities and venues without attendant care support.

Carers Australia

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of Australia’s carers to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services.

Carer Gateway

National online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers. The interactive service finder helps carers connect to local support services. (Opens in a new window)