We know that many young carers find themselves caring for someone and looking after a household before they have all the life skills they need.

Many people don’t see themselves as carers. They are just children, parents, partners, relatives or friends who care for someone close to them.

Carers are people who look after someone who needs help with their day-to-day living.

There are three million carers in Australia, which means about 1 in 8 people in Australia are carers.

People become carers in different ways. Sometimes they start helping someone out bit by bit. Sometimes it happens suddenly, because of an accident or illness.