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Young carer advocacy project

Recommendations report

Published Date: 1.1.2021

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Young carers

Young carers Advocacy Lived experience Quantitative data Report

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Young carers

View Publication Young carers Advocacy Lived experience Quantitative data Report

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This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
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Young carer advocacy project

Recommendations report

Published Date: 1.1.2021

  • Organisation Name

    Little Dreamers

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Little Dreamers. (2021). Young Carer Advocacy Project: Recommendations Report.

Long Summary

This advocacy report by Little Dreamers Australia, comprehensively explores the experiences of young carers around Australia and provides four key recommendations to improve the quality of life of young carers. These key recommendations are focused on education, social awareness, service accessibility, and social connection. Little Dreamers is Australia’s leading not for profit organisation supporting young carers.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Offers opportunity for young carer voices to shape future policy
  • Provides an outline of the current (2021) landscape for young carers in Australia
  • Advocates for the empowerment of young carers

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides a range of information regarding the service and support needs of young carers
  • Offers evidence-based recommendations to engage, support, and identify young carers
  • Highlights the extent of the difficulties experienced by young carers

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