Young Carers
Service description
The Young Carers Respite and Information Service provides support for young carers, under the age of 25, who are at risk of not completing their secondary education or vocational equivalent, whilst caring for a parent, relative, sibling or friend.
This program aims to help young carers better manage and balance their education and caring responsibilities.
Service Coverage
The program supports young carers by providing assistance to access flexible and individualised respite services that aim to help young carers balance their caring responsibilities with their education.
The Young Carers program may be able to assist with;
- Tutoring support to help the young carer to keep up with school work
- Recreational activities such as music lessons or sporting activities to help young carers to have some time out
- Help in the home with cleaning, meals, laundry and shopping to assist young carers to manage their caring responsibilities.
Who we can help (eligibility)
A young carer is a person aged up to 25 years, who is the major provider of care and support for a person who might be a parent, sibling, friend or relative who has a permanent physical, mental or intellectual disability, is frail aged, or has an alcohol or drug issue. Siblings who share a major supporting role may also be eligible for respite support.
Young carers eligible for assistance are;
- Primary and High school students
- Young carers completing secondary education at a vocational institution
- Secondary carers with extensive responsibilities with the family
- Primary and secondary carers assessed as being at risk of not completing their education.
Fees
No fees apply.
Funding
The Young Carers Respite and Information Service program is funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
Contact
| Person: | The Coordinator, Younger Carers Programme 13 / 386 Wanneroo Road, WESTMINSTER, WA 6061 |
| Telephone: | 1800 052 222 |
| Freecall*: | 1800 052 222 |
| Fax: | (08) 9381 0688 |
| comcarelink@ilc.com.au | |
| Service Manager: | (08) 9381 0600 |
| Open: | Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm WST |
| After Hours – emergency/unplanned respite, please call 1800 052 222 |