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Carers Victoria Respite Connections, Young Carer Program
Region: |
Western |
Contact
Details: |
Hilda Quiroga or Joanna Mason |
Postal
Address: |
PO Box 2204
Footscray VIC 3011 |
Street
Address: |
37 Albert Street
Footscray VIC 3011 |
Phone: |
9396 9550 |
Fax: |
9396 9555 |
| Email: |
hildaq@carersvic.org.au or joannam@carersvic.org.au |
Localities: |
Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Brimbank, Moonee Valley, Melbourne |
Description: |
The young carer program provides information and support for young people who provide significant care for a family member or friend who suffers from a chronic condition, disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol problem or who is frail aged. Young Carers can be aged up to 25 years and completing primary or secondary education, or the equivalent of. The Young Carer Program aims to assist young carers to find a balance between their school, home (caring role) and social life, by providing individual and family inclusive support, access to group activities and an opportunity to build peer relationships and skills. The young carer program is able to assist with exploring respite options and support with educational barriers. |
Target
Group: |
Young people up to age 25 who care for a family member or friend who suffers from a chronic condition, disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol problem or who is frail aged. |
Disabilities: |
All |
Service
Fees: |
None |
Days
of Operation: |
Monday to Friday. Flexible to meet young people after school hours. |
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