Inquiry finds children's life chances damaged by being a young carer

Amrit Virdi
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The first parliamentary inquiry into the lives of young carers has revealed the toll that caring responsibilities take on children’s education and health outcomes.

Young carers receive a lack of support and fall behind academically, according to the inquiry. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Khunatorn
Young carers receive a lack of support and fall behind academically, according to the inquiry. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Khunatorn

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