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Who is a young carer?

Who is a young carer?. <25 Informal support Disability, aged, mental illness, ongoing chronic condition ( Dearden & Becker 2000). ILC Young Carer Profile. 7 - 25 Support types. Gaps Identified by the ILC. Majority of contact was with parent or the care recipient.

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Who is a young carer?

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  1. Who is a young carer? • <25 • Informal support • Disability, aged, mental illness, ongoing chronic condition • (Dearden & Becker 2000)

  2. ILC Young Carer Profile • 7 - 25 • Support types

  3. Gaps Identified by the ILC • Majority of contact was with parent or the care recipient. • Lack of interaction • Low rates of feedback • Lack of knowledge • Few social supports

  4. Camp Hero • Young carers 12 – 17 years old • Nanga Bush Camp • Collaboration with zero2hero • Professional mentors • Clear goals

  5. Camp hero • Specifically designed itinerary • Specialized guest speakers • Leadership development • Lots of free time and freedom

  6. Short Video

  7. Outcomes • 3 surveys • Pre camp mental health survey • Post camp mental health survey • Camp feedback

  8. General Camp Feedback • 100% increase their influence within their family • 100% increase their influence within their school • 100% increase their influence within their peer group • 100% increased their awareness of mental health resources available • 94% increased their knowledge of mental health and illness.

  9. General Camp Feedback • 100% stated it will increase their ability to communicate with their family and friends • 100% stated that they felt more supported as a young carer • 94% it would improve their relationship with their friends • 83% it would improve their relationship with their family

  10. Pre vs Post camp surveys Which of the following do you experience or have done and how often? Anxiety Pre Post

  11. Pre vs Post camp surveys Which of the following do you experience or have done and how often? Love Pre Post

  12. Pre vs Post surveys How often do you discuss your feelings, issues and concerns with the following people? Pre Post Never = 39% Never = 27% 8.4% 15.1% 21% 22%

  13. Outcomes • More positive • More informed • More likely to ask for support • More likely to give support • Social inclusion and support

  14. Facebook • Closed group • Open page https://www.facebook.com/ILCyoungcarers

  15. Gaps… what gaps? More contact with young carers about their needs Increased interaction Higher rates of feedback Better knowledge More positive social supports

  16. Thank You!

  17. Contact Casey Keeley Independent Living Centre WA (08) 9381 0696 casey.keeley@ilc.com.au www.ilc.com.au

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