Young Carers at Carers NSW in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Young Carers at Carers NSW

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9280 4744

Address: Level 10, 213 Miller Street, North Sydney 2060 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.youngcarersnsw.org.au

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25.01.2022 Check out these beautiful resources for children, created by the Australian Childhood Foundation, to help parents, carers and professionals explain COVID-19. The page is being updated frequently, so remember to check back for new posters, stories and activities! You can download "Super Heroes Like Us" and other resources here: https://professionals.childhood.org.au/covid-19/

24.01.2022 The Australian Institute of Family Studies is asking people over the age of 18 living in Australia to share their experiences of life during COVID-19. Click the link below to complete the survey, it only takes about 15-20mins

24.01.2022 Get in touch with us if youre interested in becoming a Carer Representative!

24.01.2022 Last month, we asked young carers what their experience has been with COVID-19, transitioning to learning from home and then returning to the school environment. What a rollercoaster! One young carer, who is in her final year of high school, spoke with us about some of the challenges she has experienced juggling her caring role with her HSC (www.youngcarersnsw.org.au/a-young-carers-experience-of-cov/). After receiving her feedback, we put together the below list of services that might be helpful for our friends currently undergoing their HSC and looking for some extra support. Calling out to any young carer out there who is having a hard time managing everything and staying on top of schoolwork - youre not alone! Give the YC team a call on (02) 9280 4744 if you would like to have a chat

24.01.2022 Good luck to all young carers and their friends who are undertaking the HSC this week! We are cheering for you! Check out the ReachOut Australia website for some cool online resources about boosting your motivation at this time! You got this.

23.01.2022 Have you applied for the Young Carer Bursary Program yet? Click the link below to learn more about this awesome scholarship and to begin your application - only 2 and a half weeks until applications close!

23.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, running from 27 May to 3 June 2020. This years theme - "In this together" - is a timely reminder that we all play a part when it comes to reconciliation and building stronger relationships with each other on this journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Check out some of the great online resources and activities available through the Reconciliation Australia website (https://www.reconciliation.o...rg.au/national-reconciliation-/) or find out whats happening in your local area and get involved. The Young Carer Team acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

23.01.2022 Yay! The Carers NSW Young Carer Research Project: Summary of findings report has been released today! It presents the experiences and voices of 28 young carers aged 16-25 living in NSW. Click the link below to see the media release or visit www.carersnsw.org.au/research to download the full report.

22.01.2022 The 2020 National Carer Survey closes tomorrow, 30 June 2020! We want to hear from all carers - especially young carers! - so we can better advocate for your needs. Click the link in the post below to complete the survey and go in the draw to win an iPad!

21.01.2022 Our September YC e-News goes out tomorrow! Have you subscribed? The YC e-News is sent out once a month, on or around the 1st. Click the link below to sign up and be kept in the loop about the young carer space!

20.01.2022 Big congrats to Jasmine for her feature in this article by ABC Life! Click the link below to read the stories of Jasmine and Bridget. Superstars! If youre interested in learning more about sharing your story and opportunities to raise the profile of young carers in the community, reach out to the YC team by calling (02) 9280 4744 or emailing [email protected]. Wed love to hear from you!

20.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day! Its great to ask someone if they are ok, but theres always more to say from there. Have a go checking in with a family member or friend today For more information about R U OK Day and to see more resources that might help you to have this conversation, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources.

19.01.2022 June is Mindful Month! Download the Smiling Mind app and register for the Mindful Month program to help you proactively look after your mental health. Practising mindfulness every day can have some great benefits including lowering stress levels and improving your sleep. For more information about Mindful Month and to register, click the link below

19.01.2022 Connect with TAFE teachers and explore courses during the TAFE NSW Virtual Open Day, next Wednesday 9 September and Thursday 10 September 2020. Register now by visiting https://www.tafensw.edu.au/open-day

19.01.2022 Dress for Success Sydney is running some fantastic, FREE online sessions for women looking for support with skill development around gaining employment. Some of the workshops include building confidence, resilience and learning the basics of different software including Microsoft Word and Excel By attending three or more of these sessions, you can apply to participate in the Dress for Success Carer Coaching Program. For more information, check out their website below!

18.01.2022 The Wiggles are performing live from the Sydney Opera House this Sunday 14 June! Pop on your best dancing shoes and tune in from 4pm, its going to be a lot of fun

18.01.2022 Sydney Local Health District is running a fantastic photography competition this month, for all mental health carers, consumers, inpatients and anybody with a lived experience of mental illness living in NSW. The theme of the competition is Serenity in Uncertainty - SLHD want to see a photograph of how your lifestyle has changed during COVID-19. There are cash prizes up for grabs for first, second and third place and an opportunity to have your photograph displayed in the foyer of the Professor Marie Bashir Centre in Camperdown during Mental Health Month in October. For more information and to apply, please visit the SLHD website below. Entries close Wednesday 30 September 2020.

16.01.2022 A reminder that applications for the Youth Off The Streets National Scholarship Program close next Friday 15 May 2020! Check out the website below for more information

16.01.2022 Have you checked out your local headspace recently? headspace Hurstville is running a great study group beginning next Tuesday 30 June 2020 for young people in the area who are in Years 10, 11 and 12. There are some fantastic initiatives happening in centres all around the state - make sure you have a look at what your local headspace is offering and get involved. For more information about your closest headspace centre, Google headspace.org.au or give the Young Carer team a call on (02) 9280 4744!

15.01.2022 Have you had a look to see what your local council is up to lately? There are some great activities and online opportunities for you to participate in - just Google your local council followed by the word youth You could also check out libraries, headspace centres, PCYCs or other community centres! For those young carers in the Northern Sydney area, Ku-ring-gai Youth Services is running an awesome photo competition for young people aged 12-24 years, closing Friday 17 July 2020 - check out the link below to get involved!

15.01.2022 Are you interesting in exploring how your lived experience as a carer can contribute to your future career goals? Check out The Carer Advantage, a webinar series kicking off tomorrow at 10am! Click the link below to register your interest

14.01.2022 The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has some great information on their website for Year 11 students about the HSC and what changes have occurred with COVID-19. For more information, visit the NESA website below or call the NESA COVID-19 support team on 1300 138 323

13.01.2022 Youth Action NSW wants to hear from you! COVID-19 is affecting everyone. However, it is negatively affecting some young people more than the general population. To ensure a diverse range of voices are heard, open invitation sessions have been planned for the final week of July. If youre interested in contributing to this conversation, please see the links below - select the community you most identify with:... First Nations young people: https://buff.ly/2CaaFF5 LGBTIQA+ young people: https://buff.ly/2O2Nkry Rural and Regional young people: https://buff.ly/38vIxZg Young people with Disability: https://buff.ly/2C8YV5V Register your interest today!

13.01.2022 This week were celebrating International Mens Health Week! A big thank you to all our male young carers, we see you and we know youre doing an awesome job looking after the people you care for. Make sure youre looking after yourself as well! Check out the link below to visit the Mens Health Week website for some great information, or have a look at eheadspace and ReachOut Australia for some tips on staying healthy. Give your friendly Young Carer team a call on (02) 9280 4744 or email [email protected] if you are looking for information about taking care of yourself

12.01.2022 Todays the day! Applications are now open for the Young Carer Bursary Program. If you are between the ages of 12 to 25 and planning to study in 2021, check out the website below for more information and to begin your application. If you have any questions, contact the Carers Australia Bursary team through the Young Carers Network website or call the Young Carer team at Carers NSW on 02 9280 4744.... Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 8 September 2020.

12.01.2022 Today is Wear it Purple Day, a day to celebrate LGBTQIA+ young people and show them that they have the right to be proud of who they are! The Young Carer team is wearing purple today to support all our young carers who identify as LGBTQIA+ and we thank you for doing the awesome work you do in your caring roles. Tune into the Minus18 Facebook page tonight, 7pm AEST, to see the incredible line up for this years Digital Wear it Purple Pride Party! More information in the event below.

10.01.2022 This week, 8-15 November, is NAIDOC Week 2020. During NAIDOC Week we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia and in our own communities. Check out the official NAIDOC Week website to get involved in the online events and activities available this year, and let us know if you have anything special planned in the comments below!

09.01.2022 Welcome to May! Our latest edition of YC e-News went out this morning, we hope you enjoy it you can read the May e-News here: https://bit.ly/mayycenews This month, the YC team are participating in Meaningful May by Action for Happiness. Todays action: "Take a minute to remember what really matters to you and why". What matters to you?

08.01.2022 Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our communities across New South Wales and we see all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who are providing care and support to the people they love. Thank you! For more information about Childrens Day 2020, visit: https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/childrens-day-2020/

07.01.2022 Check this out! Pop singer and former YC Christian Lunn has recorded this beautiful track called "I Care (Young Carers UK)", raising awareness and money for young carers in the UK. You can listen to it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZZA6hAoOwEDDEpNkGBhkU

07.01.2022 The Centre for Carers Research at the University of Technology, Sydney is seeking applications for a one-day per week Carer-in-Residence role to bring the lived experience of caring into their research work. This paid position is flexible to accommodate caring responsibilities and provides a unique opportunity to be a voice for carers while also strengthening your research skills. For more information, or to apply, visit: https://recruitment.uts.edu.au/OA_HTML/OA.jsp

07.01.2022 Do you know a young carer 14 to 17 years of age who is helping to a support a parent or guardian living with mental illness or a mental health challenge? Check out this great 6-week online program offered by Satellite Foundation for young carers to connect with each other from anywhere across Australia! The first session is next Wednesday 21 October 2020. For more information and to apply, please visit the link below https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au//satellite-connect/

07.01.2022 Check out this wonderful article about Jenny, 20, who cares for her mum after she had a stroke. If you want to raise awareness of young carers by sharing your story, reach out to us by emailing [email protected] or call (02) 9280 4744

06.01.2022 Have you applied for the Young Carer Bursary Program yet? Less than one week to go until applications close! If you are a young carer under the age of 25 and planning to study in 2021, check out the Young Carers Network website (https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary) for more information about eligibility and how to apply. Applications close next Tuesday 8 September 2020!

05.01.2022 Applications for the Young Carer Bursary Program closes at 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September 2020. This program supports young carers from 12 to 25 years of age across Australia to continue with their education by offering a limited number of $3,000 bursaries each year. For more information and to apply for this bursary, please visit the Young Carers Network website: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary

04.01.2022 There were some awesome activities and webinars that were run during National Carers Week last week, thank you to everyone who participated! You can jump onto the Carers NSW website and catch up on anything you might have missed, see the link below

04.01.2022 PSA: Our next YC Hangout is being held at 5pm on Monday 31 August! The Young Carer team at Carers NSW is facilitating regular Young Carer Hangouts using Zoom, giving young carers across New South Wales a platform to informally engage with each other from the comfort of their own home. To be eligible to join a Young Carer Hangout, participants must be:... - A young carer - From 16 to 25 years of age - Living in New South Wales - Registered to the Young Carer Program at Carer Program at Carers NSW To submit an Expression of Interest form, visit https://bit.ly/YCHangout. Contact the Young Carer team on (02) 9280 4744 or email [email protected] for more information.

03.01.2022 How have you been greeting friends and family? Have you found any other cool and creative ways to say hi to someone without encroaching the 1.5m social distancing rule?

02.01.2022 Check out this beautiful video by Big Life Journal! Some very important messages that we all need to be reminded of sometimes There are some fantastic resources for parents and teachers on the Big Life Journal website, including printable kits about kindness, resilience, gratitude and growth. Visit the Big Life Journal website for more information: https://biglifejournal.com/collections/printable-kits

01.01.2022 If you are 15 to 19 years of age, click the link below to complete Mission Australias 2020 Youth Survey. Your voice matters, and Mission Australia wants to hear from you!

01.01.2022 Are you interested in meeting and chatting with other young carers online? The Young Carer team is facilitating regular Young Carer Hangouts using Zoom, for young carers aged 16 to 25 who are looking for an opportunity to have casual chats with other young carers in the comfort of their own home. For more information about eligibility and to submit your Expression of Interest for future YC Hangouts, please visit: https://bit.ly/YCHangout... The next YC Hangout will be held on Wednesday 22 July 2020 from 4.30pm-5.30pm

01.01.2022 Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation has moved their programs online! If you are caring for someone in your family living with mental illness, check out Kookaburra Kids Connect below to get involved