Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Wednesday 14 August 2019

Young Carers Bursary


Young Carers Bursary
The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education. The program offers a limited number of bursaries of up to $3,000 each year. Young carers across Australia can apply from late July until early September.
Young carers are people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with a disability, a physical or mental illness, a substance dependency, or who is aged.
Young carers help with many tasks like:
·     household chores,
·     paying bills,
·     personal care,
·     giving medication, and
·     emotional support.
Young carers may provide support and unpaid care to their:
·   mother,
·   father,
·   brother,
·   sister,
·   cousin,
·   friend,
·   partner, or
·   child.