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Presented by Sian White PhD
Manager
Carer Support Unit
May 2015
WeCare!Young Carer School
Ambassadors
WeCare! Central Coast
Kate
Annette
A joint
initiative
We Care! Sessions at Carer Retreat
Facts & statistics
Impact of caring role
How teachers can help
Formal Services & Supports
Evaluate impact
WeCare! School Ambassadors
Outcomes - Ambassadors
“I didn’t think I could do it, especially at my school, but the
teachers were great”
“Greater confidence – “my Mum could not believe I
volunteered to talk to a group of teachers, she didn’t think I
would go through with it”
“I know it sounds stupid, but I realised after today that the
teachers are just human, they were interested in what we said
and asked great questions THAT I COULD ANSWER!”
Outcomes
Young
Achiever
Award
2015
Outcomes - Schools
“I had never thought about this before today”
“Very mature, amazing students”
Heightened awareness of the number of young carers
Greater understanding of the impact
Identification of young carers at enrolment
Posters & stickers around the school
Young carers groups – eg.YC Group
Challenges
Many schools still in denial
Time to coordinate with schools / ambassadors
Young Carers are busy - Student load HSC
Where to from here…?
Sustainability plan for ambassadors
Improve on our links with school community
Maintain the WeCare groups at the Carer
Retreat
Questions?Contacts:
Carer Support Unit 4320 5556
WeCare! Central Coast
Kate 0402 287 244
Annette 0412 908 819