HIDDEN: The Voices Of Young Carers WWABP

Hana, 21, is a caregiver for her father. Hana also has the role as a translator for both her parents. Hear from Hana on how she deals with taking on adult responsibilities as a daughter, a young carer, a cultural navigator and translator of complex medical information for her family.

Danielle, 15, is a caregiver for her sister. Although she is the younger sister, she says she often acts as the older sibling and must do things to help her sister out. Danielle shares how she manages relationships with her friends and how sometimes she has to miss out on things that most kids enjoy.

Ethan, 16 is a young carer for his sister. Ethan shares insights into his relationship with his sister, how he manages difficult conversations with his peers and strangers and offers advice to others and finally what his sister has taught him over the years.

Stephane, 25, is a caregiver for his brother. Stephane is a strong advocate and ambassador for young carers. He shares his turning point for when he decided to share his role as a young carer with his friends, how being a young carer made him grow up much faster and finally he offers insights on how others can stay optimistic in young carer roles.

Emily, 22, is a caregiver for her mother who has young-onset dementia. Emily discusses the significance of her role as a young carer and how she doesn’t let it control her identity. Emily shares how she balances travelling to and from university on the weekends to care for her mother and how is learning to appreciate the time she has with her mom now, realizing she won’t be here for forever.

Isabella, 16, is a caregiver for her brother. She discusses her protective demeanor, how she balances activities with her friend, responsibilities at school and how her relationship is unique as a sister, twin and caregiver to her brother.