Carers – Young Carers and Adults

Autism Carers Support Group – run by Northern Beaches Council. A monthly support group for parents and carers on the Northern Beaches.

COPMI developed information for children, young people, parents, and their family and friends about parents and parenting with a mental illness to support the wellbeing of children and young people. Access reliable information for kids and young people, helping the child, helping the parent, information for grandparents, professional development and more.

The YCN is a nationally coordinated resource to raise young carer awareness, provide information, and direct young carers to appropriate pathways for support.

We work to enable young carers to engage with each other through a range of opportunities to share and connect.

Supporting young people aged 4 – 25 who provide care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, addiction or frail age. Mentoring, tutoring, dream experiences, holiday programs, personal development programs and more.

Young carers are children and young people, 25 years or under, who help to support a family member or friend living with a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail. This organisation and website provides resources, programs, supports and stories; all the supports for the young carers in our community.

Mental health young carers are children, teens and young people who are 25 years old or younger who provide support to a family member, partner or friend who is living with a mental health condition. See this page for resources, tips, strategies, apps and support services.

Carers are eligible for financial assistance, access to services, subsidies, information, training and support to help them keep well and care for their relative or friend. The Proveda team understand the health and social care system. As a carer we could help you access services to meet your needs. Read here for how…