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Kids Who Care Foundation is happy to provide information and advice about many other young carer programs running in and around the state. Below is a list of websites and support services that may be able to provide further assistance to young carers and their families.
YOUNG CARER SERVICES Commonwealth Government Young Carers Support Programs
To support young carers “at risk” of prematurely leaving their education or training programs, by providing access to respite which will help them better manage / balance their educational and caring responsibilities.
The program includes: in home respite, residential respite for care recipient, transport, camps, fees for school and more. Contact the centre in your region: Carers Victoria Respite Connections- Western Region
37 Albert St
Footscray 3011
9396 9500 Commonwealth Respite and Care Links Centre- Carer Links North
4 Bruce St
Preston 3072
9495 2500 Uniting Care Community Options- Eastern Region
Ground Floor, Building 5, Brandon Park Office
530-540 Springvale Rd
Glen Waverley 3150
9239 2580 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre- Southern Region
50 Walker St
Dandenong 3175
9212 3000 Melbourne City Mission TIME OUT Sibling Support Group
T.I.M.E OUT stands for “This Is Me Everybody!” and is made up of supervised groups run for brothers and sisters of a child with a disability. Groups get together for fun, games, discussions, activities, art and outings.
Groups for high school students up to 16 years old run for 8 week periods at various times throughout the year in Brunswick or Broadmeadows.
At T.I.M.E Out siblings meet other young people who have a brother or sister with a disability. They have the chance to build new friendships and learn that you are not alone in their role as a sibling. This helps improve self esteem, develop a sense of identity, and better understanding and acceptance of their situation. Sibling Program Coordinator
Melbourne City Mission
123 Albion St, Brunswick 3056
9385 3211 WEBSITES www.sibs.org.au
This website is made of 3 smaller websites for primary aged sibs, adolescent sibs and parents of sibs. The site was created as part of the Siblings Project conducted by the Association for Children with a Disability. www.itsallright.org.au
This is a website for young people who have a friend or a family member affected by mental illness. Its all right allows you to read the diaries of teenagers touched by mental illness. It also has useful fact sheets and on line information and referral services for mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders. www.sane.org
SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness – through campaigning, education and research. SANE conducts innovative programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. www.youngcarers.net.au
This Carers Australia website has heaps of information and advice for and about young carers. TELEPHONE SERVICES Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre
Call 1800 242 636* (weekdays 8.30 am to 4.30 pm) to talk to a Carers Victoria worker about some common experiences for young carers and, what supports are available for them. They offer suggestions on how your school or service can support and assist young carers. Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres
Respite provides temporary relief for carers e.g. time away from the caring situation, personal care for the person being cared for, fun activities, short and longer term stays. Call 1800 059 059* to talk to a worker in your region about how respite could best support a young carer. *free call from local phones, mobile calls at mobile rate. Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800 for someone to talk to about caring, school, relationships or just life in general. Available 24 hours a day. Lifeline
13 11 14 for advice, support, someone to talk to and services that can assist you. |
