Carer Stories
Jake loves listening to INXS
Chantel is a lovely, young single mother whose little boy, 7 year old Jake has been diagnosed with Global Development Delay, Cortical Vision Impairment and Microenchephaly, a rare neurological condition in which the infant's head is significantly smaller. Read more...
Mica is blown away by his iPad
Mica is a young carer aged 15 years and helps care for his brother Josiah aged 6 years who has Down Syndrome and Autism. His mother feels that he is under a lot of pressure as he looks after Josiah for 2 hours every morning and 2 hours in the evening while she drives a school bus. Read more...
Casey loves her tutoring
Casey aged 12 years is registered with SA Country Carers as a young carer. She cares for her brother Cooper, aged 8 years who has Aspergers and her brother Caleb aged 14 years who has specific learning difficulties and suffers from an anxiety disorder. She also helps care for younger sister Chelsey, aged 5. Read more...
An air conditioner for Brock
Brock is a delightful 3 year old boy (pictured with Terry Smith, Chairman of Believe Foundation) who was born at 25 weeks and was given a very grim prognosis of survival. It has been extremely difficult for his parents. Read more...
New touch notebooks for the twins
Twins Brandon and Renee care for their parents who have ongoing physical and mental health needs as well as helping manage their two younger siblings. Their caring roles are quite significant and their parents are very proud of their children. Read more...
A dedicated dad
Jaimie, a dedicated and loving father and husband is the main carer for his family who all have special needs. Read more...
A mother's surprise!
Liam, a young carer wanted to do something special for his mother who is the main carer for his sister and who basically does everything for her. Liam said "She never has anytime for herself and she is one of the most selfless people I know." Read more.....
Mother, grandmother, carer
Julie cares for her daughter, son and grandchildren while also working shift work. Read more....
An expression of thanks
Cyran, a young mother who has a degenerative disc disease wanted to do something special for her main carer and youngest son, Cal. Read more.....
Voucher for Christmas
Kelly provides full time care for her son who as a range of complicated medical conditions. Read more...