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24.01.2022 This is your last chance to apply for the 2020 Young Carer Bursary! If youre studying or training, or plan to in 2020, you could receive a $3,000 scholarship. Apply now! Applications close at 5pm AEST https://bit.ly/2EFmBQj

24.01.2022 This week is Trans Awareness Week! It's an opportunity to celebrate the trans and gender diverse community. Minus18 have a fantastic range of educational resources and events, so check out the link below to learn more.

23.01.2022 The statistics tell us that one in five adults will experience a mental health problem each year. And thats only counting the people who are diagnosed.

23.01.2022 One change is that many people have been accessing support for their mental health via telehealth meaning over the phone or videoconference. But is it as useful as seeing a mental health professional in person? What are the pros and cons?

23.01.2022 How do your New Year's resolutions for 2021 compare to last year? Are you even making any?

21.01.2022 Check out this infographic from MissingSchool around your rights for reasonable adjustments to access education.

21.01.2022 Carers NSW chief executive Elena Katrakis said many young carers, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from non-English speaking backgrounds, were more likely to have trouble finding information. Some didn't seek help, believing this was a role performed by family.

20.01.2022 Do you help out with the cooking for your family? Check out these awesome one pot recipes! A chopping board, knife and a saucepan (or tray) are pretty much all you need to make these simple dinners.

20.01.2022 The 2021 Young Carer Bursary is now open! The Young Carer Bursary helps young carers who are currently studying or training, or will be in 2021. Head to our website to launch your application now! https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary

20.01.2022 The confusion, stress and uncertainty wrought by the pandemic has left many of us seeking easy-to-consume, light-hearted entertainment options. What are you watching or reading right now?

19.01.2022 Looking for something new to read? Harry Potter fans and a new generation of readers will love the childrens books in this article!

19.01.2022 The 2021 Young Carer Bursary is closing soon. This is your last chance to apply for a $3,000 scholarship to help you with your study or training in 2021. Get your application in today. The Young Carer Bursary closes September 8 at 5pm AEST. https://bit.ly/2EtYV1x

19.01.2022 Young Carers Connect is a safe online space for young carers to find support, share, listen and engage with each other. Facilitated by the Young Carers team at Carers Australia and Relationships Australia, this space has been created especially for you, so join us with ideas, topics and activities you would like to participate in. Young carers who are registered users of the Young Carers Network website will be able to join us on 4 November at 4.30pm AEDT. Register here: https://bit.ly/2JemoGf

18.01.2022 Within 20 minutes of losing his legs, Curtis was thinking of his future as an athlete. He says focusing on that gave him purpose as he rehabilitated.

17.01.2022 Young carers are resilient in navigating lifes challenges and gain a range of valuable skills and qualities through caring for others, according to a new research report released by Carers NSW.

17.01.2022 The latest edition of our newsletter is now live! Check out all the news from Carers Australia and find out what is happening for carers around Australia. https://bit.ly/2DEDomb

16.01.2022 Happy New Year from the Young Carers team!

16.01.2022 When Harry Potter slips under the invisibility cloak, you feel the thrill of sneaking around undetected. This phenomenon can be called "narrative transportation" the effect of being lost in a story and feeling like youre living it. And sometimes when youre in this transported state, what happens in the fictional world can change how you think, feel and perceive the real world.

16.01.2022 The ACT Government is providing funding to support young carers in the ACT to meet additional expenses, maintain wellbeing and support educational participation.

16.01.2022 The 2021 Young Carer Bursary is accepting applications until September 8. The Young Carer Bursary helps young carers who are currently studying or training, or will be in 2021. Head to our website to launch your application now! https://bit.ly/3fvpJvb

16.01.2022 "Without accessibility for all young people, services can harm groups of society that already have a hard time accessing the world around them," writes Issy Orosz.

15.01.2022 Check out this article about young carers in the UK!

15.01.2022 Musical duo The Veronicas, AKA Jess and Lisa Origliasso, are our ambassadors for National Carers Week 2020! Jess and Lisa care for their mum, Colleen, who has a rare degenerative disease: progressive supranuclear palsy. They say their caring experiences have given them a greater strength and love for their mum. We cant wait to share with you everything we have produced with Jess, Lisa and Colleen, so be sure to jump onto our official website and Tell Us Why You Care: https://carersweek.com.au/

14.01.2022 Don't forget that Young Carers Connect is happening this Wednesday! Young Carers Connect is a safe online space for young carers to find support, share, listen and engage with each other. Young carers who are registered users of the Young Carers Network website will be able to join us on 18 November at 4.30pm AEDT. Register here: https://bit.ly/3put17T

13.01.2022 Do you give yourself a hard time when you procrastinate? If you want to reduce how much you procrastinate, its helpful to understand whats going on when it happens. And whats going on, most likely, is fear.

13.01.2022 This year there are 1,000 Young Carer Bursaries available! Dont miss out on your chance to receive a $3,000 scholarship to help you with your study or training next year. Apply now, applications close at September 8 at 5pm AEST: https://bit.ly/3fwlLCl

13.01.2022 Check out this helpful video that will tell you everything you need to know about applying for the 2021 Young Carer Bursary! Make sure you head to our website to sign up for our mailing list so you can get your application in when they open on July 28.

12.01.2022 This year has been a tough one for many members of our community. Natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic have meant that unpaid carers are under intense pressure as they continue to care for their loved ones. This is why now, more than ever before, National Carers Week is so important. Its a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank Australias 2.65 million unpaid carers for the incredible work they do. National Carers Week may look a little different this year with more online events and social distancing, but were still working hard to ensure unpaid carers get the recognition they deserve. Head to our website to find out more https://carersweek.com.au/

12.01.2022 Wellways is seeking young carers from Queensland to share their experiences as part of a new program currently in development. They are holding a series of morning and afternoon teas where young carers can help shape the program to ensure it meets their needs. Online Zoom sessions are available if you would prefer to participate remotely. Participants will receive a $30 gift voucher for their time. The sessions will run from 22 25 September, 2020. Register by emailing Claire Evans at [email protected].

11.01.2022 Experiencing burnout can make us more sensitive to anxiety or depression with data showing women, people in insecure work, and frontline workers have been disproportionately affected during the pandemic.

11.01.2022 Racism, lack of cultural competency by psychologists, and the "model minority" stereotype all get in the way of Asians in Australia and Aotearoa accessing mental health care.

09.01.2022 Theres just one week left to get your application in for the 2021 Young Carer Bursary! If youre a young carer under the age of 25 and planning on studying or training in 2020, you may be eligible. Head to our website to learn more hurry, applications close September 8 at 5pm AEST https://bit.ly/2EFmBQj

08.01.2022 If you’re struggling to find the upside of one of the most tumultuous years on record, count yourself as one of many. No matter how hard you try to gracefully navigate the tough times, your ability to express gratitude for whatever is going right probably feels like it’s waning by the second.

08.01.2022 Young carers in the UK like Lucie normally look to friends and charity workers for emotional support but when lockdown started all of that changed. "I couldnt see my friends for a long, long time," said 14-year-old Lucie. "That really affected me."

08.01.2022 The 2021 Young Carer Bursary is launching in one week! There are 1,000 bursaries available to young carers. Check out our guide to the Young Carer Bursary on our website to learn more. Applications open July 28 https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary

07.01.2022 As Jenny Brockie says farewell to Insight, she looks back at some of her most memorable episodes - including one featuring the hidden army of children caring for their unwell parents in Australia.

07.01.2022 "When I have a particularly tough day or my chronic illness flares, I will set aside time in the evening to do some make-up," writes Chloe Sargeant.

07.01.2022 Our latest Carers National News is now live! Read all about the work Carers Australia is undertaking on behalf of Australias carers, and check out whats happening around the country.

07.01.2022 Have you applied for the 2021 Young Carer Bursary? Up to 1,000 young carers will be able to access $3,000 scholarships to assist them with their education or training in 2021. Head to our website to lodge your application today: https://bit.ly/3fwlLCl

06.01.2022 While she was at school, Jasmine struggled to find the balance between caring for her brother and having a normal teenage life. "I was very quiet and shy and didnt really want to say what my home life or situation was like because nobody would really understand," she said.

06.01.2022 For young carer Leila Frijat, 2020 has been a "weird mix of positives and negatives". Leila helps look after her younger brother Tarek, who has an intellectual disability and mild autism. Leila says the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the family's access to respite and community services some dropped off "quite suddenly" and also slowed down their ability to sign Tarek up to new services.

06.01.2022 Want to learn more about how we assess applications for the 2021 Young Carer Bursary? Check out this helpful guide weve created! The Young Carer Bursary is open to any young carer under the age of 25 whos currently studying/training or plans to in 2021. Head to our website to lodge your application today.

05.01.2022 R U OK?Day is this Thursday 10 September 2020. Its a national day of action to remind everyone that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. Head to their website to find out how you can take part: https://www.ruok.org.au/

05.01.2022 "In general, being disabled isnt sad. Sure, it can be frustrating, different, difficult, you name it, but its not outright sad," writes Becca. "Saying disability is sad implies that the disabled life is less than, inferior to, something to be pitied compared to the abled life."

04.01.2022 "We all know that to keep a car going, we have to fill it with petrol, check the oil and water regularly and give the tires some air," Dr Sally Fitzpatrick, acting program manager with Everymind. "This is essential care. Much like self-care, it requires a regular investment of time to reflect on whether you are giving yourself what you need to flourish and support your own mental health and wellbeing."

03.01.2022 Our latest Carers National News is now live! Read all about the work Carers Australia is undertaking on behalf of Australias carers, and check out whats happening around the country. https://bit.ly/3k16CeX

03.01.2022 Our latest Carer National News is now live! As part of our ongoing efforts to provide unpaid carers with updates about the National Carer Network and Carers Australias advocacy, and the latest news for carers around the country, were transitioning from a monthly newsletter to a weekly edition. Check it out via the link below.

02.01.2022 Do the smallest things set you off these days? If youve been feeling snappy, irritable or just plain angry over the last few weeks, experts say it could be a sign something else is going on.

02.01.2022 This week is National NAIDOC week. The theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. NAIDOC invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations.... Get involved here: https://bit.ly/2IoUwiB

02.01.2022 National Carers Week 2020 is coming soon! National Carers Week runs from 11-17 October and is a time to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution Australias 2.65 million unpaid carers make to our country. This year, were asking carers to Tell Us Why You Care! By sharing your stories, we hope to paint an authentic picture of caring in Australia. Head over to our website to get involved and tell your story: https://carersweek.com.au/

02.01.2022 The 2021 Young Carer Bursary is closing in three days! Theres 1,000 scholarships available, dont miss out on your chance to apply. Applications close September 8 at 5pm AEST https://bit.ly/2EFmBQj