Adults caring for a sibling with disability
In 2017 Carers NSW conducted research with adults caring for a sibling with disability to raise awareness about their experiences.
Who are adult sibling carers?
Adult sibling carers are individuals over the age of 18 who provide care and support to their sibling who lives with disability. Many adult sibling carers have cared for their sibling since they were young, but may not have identified as a ‘young carer’ or accessed support.
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Adult sibling carer research
The Carers NSW Adult Sibling Project was conducted in 2017 in consultation with adult siblings of people with intellectual disability. The project aimed to raise awareness about the lived-experience of adult siblings and to develop supports and resources to meet their needs.
Support for adult siblings
- If you are aged 18-25 years, you can access support and information from the Carers NSW Young Carer program.
- Adult sibling carers of any age, including those aged 18-25 years, can access a range of online and in-person supports and services through Carer Gateway.
- Adult sibling carers can access information and support specifically for siblings from Siblings Australia.
