Financial support
Young Carer Bursary Program
Applications open unti 12 September
The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to return or continue their education. The program offers 1592 bursaries of $3,768 each year to assist young carers with education needs and resources.
To register as a young carer and apply for the bursary visit the Young Carers Network website. Start your application now so that you have plenty of time to finish it before the deadline. Applications close on 12 September 2023.
If you missed our live Webinars about how to apply and common questions, you can still view the session for those who support young carers by clicking on this link: Webinar – For Supporters of Young Carers.
The video for the session for young carers can be viewed by clicking on this link: Young Carer Bursary Information Webinar – For Young Carers 10 July 2023.
Young carers must apply each year to be assessed for a bursary. It makes no difference whether you complete your application on the first day or the final day as all Applications will be reviewed after the closing date (12 September 2023).
All Applications go to the Independent Assessment Panel for Review and this process can take up to 16 weeks. We’ll email you after the assessment process to let you know the outcome of your application, and if you’re conditionally approved what to do next.
Further support and assistance for young carers and their families can be accessed by contacting the Carer Gateway by calling 1800 422 737.
Financial support services for school families
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s mission is to work for an Australia free of Poverty. They want families to be aware fo the services they can access for help:
- The Saver Plus Program (delivered by the Brotherhood of St. Laurence)
- State Schools Relief
- Camps, Sports and Education Fund
- Computerbank
If you would like further information contact:
Reuben McMahon
Saver Plus Community Liaison