In the Media
Let’s face it, young carers are pretty incredible individuals. Because of your amazingness, the media love speaking to you! This section contains links to young carer stories and interviews reported on the internet, TV, radio, magazines and newspapers. If you are a young carer and are interested in sharing your story with the media, flick us an email at [email protected]
ABC Radio – 8 August 2017
Mary, one of our YC Leaders and ANYCAT rep, was interviewed by Samantha Donovan on ABC Radio about a new study by the A...Read More
World Surfing Champion, Tyler Wright
Check out this truly inspiring story about Tyler Wright and her brother Owen Wright! Click here to read more.Read More
ABC Heywire – 15 December 2014
'Learning what it means to be a young carer in Wollongong', features Young Carer Leader, Claire, sharing her inspiration...Read More
The Daily Telegraph – 3 August 2014
The NSW Carers Strategy has been launched in a bid to look after those who care a loved one who has a disability. The me...Read More
ABC: Heywire – 1 September 2011
‘Managing two lives; A young carer’s experience’ features Laura from Hobart. Laura is 17 and she’s been caring f...Read More
ABC: The 7:30 Report – 6 October 2010
‘Helping The Helpers’ looks at a tutoring program currently being run by Anglicare, in conjunction with the Universi...Read More
Hack: JJJ – 8 September 2010
Triple J features an interview with Courtney, a young carer aged 15, who has cared for her mum with Multiple Sclerosis s...Read More
Indigenous Young Carer Video Stories – 2010
The Digital Health Network has posted some great Indigenous young carer stories on their website. The two videos give an...Read More
School-Link Newsletter – Term 4, 2013
John has been caring for his mother since he was five years old. His mum suffers from panic attacks, anxiety & depre...Read More
The Daily Telegraph – 1 December 2012
Check out the Daily Telegraph’s article: ‘Teens who care for loved ones.’ Beverly Hadgraft meets three young women...Read More
SBS Insight: Young Carers – 14 May 2013
Have you seen the amazing young carer episode on SBS Insight? What an insightful, touching and inspiring show! It is est...Read More
ABC: The Drum – 19 Jul 2013 –
ABC recently featured a young carer’s story called “From carefree teen to part-time carer: this is my story.” When...Read More
ABC News – May 2013
Support groups call for more help for children caring for mentally ill parents. It is called the hidden face of mental i...Read More
ABC News – 14 May 2012
More than 1,000 Australians were interviewed for the Wesley Mission report. The report found that 90 per cent of relativ...Read More
Take 5 Magazine – 2012
One of our young carer leaders was interviewed for Take 5 magazine! In the lead up to FestofAll, Andrew has shared his s...Read More
The Daily Advertiser – 17 June 2014
Carers are celebrated at Intereach anniversary! Check out this article in the Daily Advertiser. Our YC Leader, Jonothan,...Read More