Many of those caring for family members with mental illness are aged under 25, and a funding boost will support these young people to also look after themselves.
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Funding boost for programs supporting young carers of people with mental illness
Mark is one of the 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia. A new program by Carers Australia is aiming to provide support for young carers to continue with their education. Source: Supplied / Mark
Many of those caring for family members with mental illness are aged under 25, and a funding boost will support these young people to also look after themselves.
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By Deborah Groarke
Source: SBS News
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