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‘You lose your childhood’: The hidden burden carried by 40,000 young WA carers

The survey found 65% of young carers aged 12 to 25 felt they had lost childhood, while fewer than half felt respected or heard.

A new survey has revealed a growing number of young carers nationally, aged 12 to 25, felt they’d lost their childhood. This WA carer, studying to be a doctor, explains why.

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‘You lose your childhood’: The hidden burden carried by 40,000 young WA carers

A new survey has revealed a growing number of young carers nationally, aged 12 to 25, felt they’d lost their childhood. This WA carer, studying to be a doctor, explains why.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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