Useful Sites
Links for Schools
education department of wa
department for communities
office for youth
National Young Carers Website
www.youngcarers.net.au/education
Carers SA Guide for Teachers
http://www.carers-sa.asn.au/yc/teachers.html
UK based ‘Friends of Young Carers' Website
http://www.friendsatwlyc.org/teachers
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
This site includes extensive resources and examples for developing a Young Carer Plan at school.
http://professionals.carers.org/young-carers/articles/schools-resource-pack,6282,PR.html
School Education Programs in Western Australia
Carers WA
The Carers WA Young Carers Program can provide professional development workshops and presentations for teachers and other school staff on the issues that young carers face and how to support young carers at school. Contact the Young Carer Support Officer on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) if you would like us to present or facilitate a workshop at your school. For further information on carers, visit the Carers WA website. www.carersaustralia.com.au
ARAFMI
The ARAFMI School Education Program is an innovative mental wellbeing program aimed at dispelling the myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illness and promoting mental health. The program is intended for secondary students (years 8-12) within the Perth metro and Bunbury areas. It is a free program which involves a one hour (approx) interactive presentation to students. Please contact the School Education Officer on (08) 9427 7100. www.arafmi.asn.au
Disability Services Commission
The Disability Services Commission has a contact list of guest speakers who are able to visit schools and raise awareness about a number of disabilities.
http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/forcommunity/schools/guestspeakers.
MindMatters
MindMatters offers highly interactive and engaging workshops to build staff knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. MindMatters workshops are available to country schools and districts by request. Call the WA Project Officer on (08) 9264 4025 or e-mail Joyce.Lewis-Affleck@pa.edu.au.
www.mindmatters.edu.au/resources_and_downloads/resources_landing.html.
If your school or organisation has any programs which you would like to include on this page, please contact Carers WA on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or email youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
