The impacts of caring for a family member as a young person

www.abc.net.au

The impacts of caring for a family member as a young person

www.abc.net.au

arbilp3@aussie.zoneM to Life Support@aussie.zoneEnglish · 1 month ago

Kenny and Naomi were both younger than 10 when they became carers for family members.

Kenny Davis and Naomi Bonacci-Rocca were both younger than 10 when their caring responsibilities began at home.

They are two of Australia’s 391,000 young people under the age of 25 caring for or supporting family members or friends.

It has had a massive impact on their schooling and friendship groups, and as they have grown up, their caring duties have not only continued but have expanded to include supporting other members of their family.

These are their words.

If you or anyone you know is a young carer a BIG HUG is coming your way. Also, these organisations can provide useful information or support:

Little Dreamers: https://www.littledreamers.org.au/

Carer Gateway: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

Carers Australia: https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/

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