HIDDEN: The Voices Of Young Carers

Isaac, 16, was a caregiver for his mother. Isaac discusses his role as a young carer and older brother to his siblings while balancing his responsibilities in sports, school and transitioning into high school. We thank all of the young carers who shared their stories, our host Sonya Singh and our collaborators – Young Carers Program at Hospice Toronto, Young Caregivers Association, Heart House Hospice and Roger Neilson House – who helped us create this podcast series. Related links: • https://www.changefoundation.ca/ o Twitter: @TheChangeFdn • https://www.ycptoronto.com/ • https://hearthousehospice.com/ • https://youngcaregivers.ca/ • https://rogerneilsonhouse.ca/

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.

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.

Aaliyah, 8, is a young carer to her sister. She is the youngest young carer on the series yet manages to offer key pieces of advice to kids her age. Find out how she balances being a young carer and sibling – plus you can find out her superpower name!

We thank all of the young carers who shared their stories, our host Sonya Singh and our collaborators –

Young Carers Program at Hospice Toronto, Young Caregivers Association, Heart House Hospice and

Roger Neilson House – who helped us create this podcast series.

Related links:

 https://www.changefoundation.ca/

o Twitter: @TheChangeFdn

 https://www.ycptoronto.com/

 https://hearthousehospice.com/

 https://youngcaregivers.ca/

 https://rogerneilsonhouse.ca/

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.