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 talking with your school or university on the Carer Gateway website.

Support to help you combine studying and caring

There may be services available to support you. Find out about support while studying 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 don’t have to report time spent studying. You may still get paid if you start working. Find out about working while you get Carer Payment on the Services Australia website.