Little Dreamers Young Carer Support Service

Service name

Little Dreamers Young Carer Support Service

Phone

Carer's Gateway 1800 422 737

Website

https://littledreamers.org.au

Service program

The Online and In-Person Peer Support service is a free facilitated peer support forum specifically designed to assist carers to: Connect with people in similar circumstances; Learn from their peers through the sharing of lived experiences, and Experience relief from carer stress through forming personal connections and sharing of personal stories and experiences. The Online and In-Person Peer Support includes eight face-to-face, one-hour sessions facilitated by Little Dreamers staff and volunteers. A carer is an individual who provides personal care, support and assistance to another individual who needs it because that other individual: a) Has a disability; or b) Has medical condition (including a terminal or chronic illness); or c) Has a mental illness; or d) Is frail and aged. Carers under the age of 25 years are considered Young Carers and can access the above programs led by Little Dreamers. If you’re not sure about your eligibility as a Young Carer, contact the Carer Gateway team at 1800 422 737.

Geographic coverage area

Somerset and Qld

Model of service delivery

Currently delivering in-Person Peer Support groups online, but have capacity to deliver face to face in Ipswich and Sunshine Coast once restriction have lifted. Online groups will be facilitated using web-conferencing software Zoom and online groups will have between 4 – 8 participants. Young Carers will be guided through the process of setting this up.

Service description

Carer Support

Eligibility criteria (including age)

4 - 25 years

Referral pathways

Self referral through contacting the Carer Gateway 1800 422 737 Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm or carergateway.gov.au

Cost

Free

Hours of operation

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm