Carers WA | Young Carer Voice Lab Video

Find a quiet spot and come listen in. Carers WA is about to give you a glimpse into the innermost thoughts and feelings of a young person who cares for a family member with disability, physical or mental health struggles. www.carerswa.asn.au/youth-week-wa-2023/ In 2022, the Carers WA Young Carer team commissioned Polyglot Theatre to undertake a Voice Lab forum with three schools that participated in Carers WA school based Young Carer Peer Support Groups. During the forum, Carers WA set up a tent as a safe space inside a classroom at each participating school. Across the three schools, the team conducted interviews with approximately 35 children who were caring for a family member with disability, physical or mental health challenges. The project was aimed at uncovering the hidden thoughts, feelings and challenges that young carers face while also protecting their privacy.