Free Support for Tasmania’s Young Carers
Young People under the age of 25 who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend can access free support from the Australian Government Carer Gateway.
Free support and services may look like:
- Information, advice, and referrals
- Help at home (e.g. meal prep, cleaning)
- Tutoring or an equipment (e.g. laptop or tablet) to support studies
- Confidential and safe counselling
- Goal setting with a carer coach
- Respite i.e. break from caring
- Connection with other young carers
- Wellbeing events and workshops
- Assistance in applying for an annual $3,768 young carer bursary
To access support, contact Tasmania’s Carer Gateway provider, Care2Serve, at intake@care2serve.com.au or call 1800 422 737 (press 1). For more information, visit www.care2serve.com.au/young-carers
