Carers NSW - Young Carers Project

About Carers NSW - Young Carers Project

The Young Carer Project at Carers NSW was created to make a positive difference to the lives of young carers and their families.nThe aims of the Young Carer Project:nPromote the issues and needs of young carers through statewide programs Develop a young carer support network in partnership with relevant agencies, services and schools Coordinate a variety of young carer activities in the short term Support referrals to local services who can assist young carers and their families Develop and distribute other appropriate resources Review and evaluate existing support activitiesnnHow does the project support young carers?nnCampsnQuarterly newsletternTalk-link (Telephone group counselling)nFace-to-face counsellingnTelephone support/information/referralsnInteractive young carer websitenDevelopment of regional networksnCommunity awareness and education