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We are not an emergency service. If life is at risk call 000. If you need urgent help, see immediate support options.
Support for carers aged 18-25 years old
Do you know a young person looking after someone who needs extra help?
It’s likely they are a young carer.
Many young carers don’t think of themselves as carers or know help is available.
A young carer is someone aged 4–25 who helps care for a family member, friend, or someone in their community.
They may support someone experiencing mental ill-health, disability, chronic illness or substance use challenges
Young carers help with:
Young carers may:
Many young carers also develop strong empathy, resilience, and independence.
You can support a young carer by:
Young carers can access support, including:
Arafmi also runs workshops and wellbeing activities for young carers in Queensland.
Learn how to recognise the signs, support them, and find services that can help.