Info Session on Supporting Young Carers
Event description
Are you are a parent or guardian of a young carer?
Carers are people who look after someone who needs help with their day-to-day living. Children and young adults (under 25 years of age) are called young carers, and may be caring for siblings, parents, relatives or someone close to them.
Caring responsibilities can be stressful for young people, and free, government supported services are here to help.
Join Carer Gateway, EPIC and Youth Up Front in an empowering and interactive information session for adults on supporting young carers navigate adolescence and support services.
Glen Street Library, Wednesday 15 May 1-2.30pm
Bookings essential.
Book into the information session and learn about the best supports for young carers. The interactive session will include:
- Government support services available
- Counselling, support groups and networks
- Help with stress and physical health
- Supporting changes in a young carer's role and navigating adolescence
- Mindfulness activity
Chat to peers and providers at the end of the session over a cup of tea and refreshments.
EPIC (Empowering Parents In Crisis) provide peer support to parents and carers of young people in crisis. EPIC recognises parents as first responders to their children and supports them by creating a safe, non judgmental community that empowers parents with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to best support their young person, their family and themselves.
Youth Up Front is a registered Australian charity that helps young people transition from adolescence to adulthood. We have inspired more than 100,000 students over more than 20 years. Together we improve the lives of children by providing outreach and vocational programmes, mentoring, case worker and personal development support.
Carer Gateway’s Young Carer program is a federal government initiative that supports young people aged between 12 and 24 who provide support to a family member or friend who has a medical condition, a mental health concern, a disability or is frail due to age. The program delivers a range of free supports and services to assist these Young Carers.
Enquiries: libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au