Young Carers Recognised with Weeklong Celebration

Fun, food, friends, face painting, footy and more – Young Carers SA is celebrating this year’s Young Carers Week with a jam-packed calendar of FREE activities.

Young Carers Week was created to raise awareness and support for South Australia’s young carers and is proudly delivered by Young Carers SA – the state’s only organisation dedicated solely to supporting young carers.

While National Carers Week falls one week later, Young Carers SA recognised the incredible responsibility and contribution of young carers and introduced a celebratory week specifically for South Australia’s 30,000 young carers.

Young Carers Week Event Line-Up

Ultimate AFL Max Camp – Tuesday 7 October 2025
For young carers aged 11–14, this overnight camp at AFL Max includes rock climbing, trampolines, inflatables, interactive game screens, and Footy Zone fun, finishing with a movie night on the arena’s huge screen. Dinner and breakfast are provided. Supported by RAA.

Channel 7 Studio Tour – Wednesday 8 October 2025
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in TV? Go behind the scenes at Channel 7 and try your hand at reading the news in front of a green screen, just like a real TV presenter! Transport and lunch are included.

Young Carers Day Out – Thursday 9 October 2025
An unforgettable day at Adelaide Oval featuring inflatables, live entertainment, face painting, oval tours, air hockey, basketball, charm bracelet making, mural painting, music, photo booths and more. Fully catered and supported by Carer and Community SA and Carers SA.

Young Carer’s Voices & Hearts Luncheon – Thursday 9 October 2025
Business leaders, advocates and community partners will gather in the Ian McLachlan Room at Adelaide Oval to celebrate the resilience of young carers and explore ways to strengthen their wellbeing. Tickets: $125 per person.

Parliament Tour – Friday 10 October 2025
Young carers aged 9–16 can tour South Australia’s Parliament, learning where laws are made, before enjoying afternoon tea on the beautiful North Terrace grounds.

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About Young Carers SA

South Australia is home to approximately 30,000 young carers, or 7% of the youth population. Young carers are aged 5–25 and take on a significant caregiving role for a family member with a chronic illness, disability, mental health concern, substance misuse issue, or who is ageing.

Young Carers SA is a program of Carer and Community SA (CCSA), a trusted South Australian not-for-profit supporting carers and the wider community for more than 33 years. Together, CCSA and Young Carers SA deliver innovative, impactful services grounded in experience and driven by youth voice.

Mission: Empower and support young carers aged 5–25, ensuring they are seen, heard, and supported through tailored programs, resources, and advocacy.

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Carers SA website

What:   Young Carers Week

When:    6-12 October 2025

Where:   Various locations in Adelaide

Who:   Young carers in South Australia aged 5 – 25

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

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