Studying while you’re a carer

Support from your education provider

Getting support from your education provider can help if you’re caring for someone. Talk to your teacher, lecturer or course adviser about your situation and they may be able to help.

Find out more about studying while caring, including tips for talking with your teacher or lecturer, on the Carer Gateway website.

Caring options while you attend classes

If the person you look after needs care while you attend classes, you may be able to use home help services. Find out about getting help at home on the Carer Gateway website.

If your situation changes and you can’t balance studying and caring for someone, you might consider supported living options.

Financial help while studying

In addition to payments you get for caring for someone, you may also get a payment if you’re studying. Find out about financial help while studying.

If you’re under 25, you can apply for the Young Carer Bursary. This supports young carers to continue with their education. Find out more about the Young Carer Bursary on the Young Carers Network website.

Managing Carer Payment

If you get Carer Payment you may still get paid if you work, study, train or volunteer. Find out about time off to work, study or train on the Services Australia website.