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Carer Gateway - support students who provide care to a family member or friend

Young carers provide care and support for a loved one with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or someone who is frail due to age.

As a teacher, you can encourage your students who might be young carers to seek support. Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative, offering free support and services to help these young carers.

Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, call at any time to access emergency respite.

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Keywords

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Audience Educators , Parents
School level Year 7 - Year 9 , Year 10 - Year 12

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Published by Carer Gateway

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