No Space in My Brain to Learn. Young Carers and Their Engagement with Education. An Analysis of Applications to the Carers Australia Bursary Program 2017-2018

This report (150 pages) from a Australian study looks into how the demands of being a young caregiver affect schooling.

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Organizations:

Carers Australia

Year: 2019

Languages: English

Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Realities of caregiving
Repercussions of caregiving

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This report (150 pages) from a Australian study looks into how the demands of being a young caregiver affect schooling. It explores the characteristics influencing classroom attendance, the barriers restricting participation in education and the young carers’ perceptions of their well-being.

The study is based on data generated through Young Carer Bursary applications received in 2017 and 2018. The responses of 1,443 young caregivers who completed an online questionnaire as part of the application process were analyzed.  

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