Support while studying

If you are a student at school, university or other training centre, you may be able to get support to help you to combine studying and caring.

Getting help with studying while caring

Carers can get support from Carer Gateway. Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and select option 1 to speak with your local service provider. They will register you with Carer Gateway and start the planning process. This process helps our staff learn more about you and your caring role so they can match services to your individual needs.

The Young Carers Network website has information on studying while you are caring.

As a carer you may be able to apply for the Young Carer Bursary Program. The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education. The program offers 1000 bursaries of $3000 each year to assist with education needs and resources. Young carers across Australia can apply from July until mid September.