About The Awards
Young People Who Care is an annual awards program that recognises the efforts of young people in Western Australia who help to provide care to others in our community. The awards program is open to people between the ages of 10 and 18 living anywhere in Western Australia who provide voluntary care to others.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Caring in the Community (presented by Silver Chain)
Recognising a young person who provides voluntary care to a person or people in their community.
Young Carer (presented by Carers WA)
Recognising a young person who cares for a family member with a disability or illness.
Caring Together (presented by Woodside Energy Ltd)
Recognising an exceptional group of young people providing voluntary care to others in the community.
Up to five finalists will be selected for each category and invited to attend an Award ceremony at Parliament House. Finalists selected from country areas and those with exceptional circumstances will be offered assistance to attend the awards.
THE REWARDS
Acknowledgement
All nominees receive a certificate to thank them for the amazing things they do for others.
Award Ceremony at Parliament House
All finalists, two of their guests and the person who nominated them are invited to attend a special Award ceremony at Parliament House where all finalists will be acknowledged and the winners for each category announced.
Prizes
Finalists in each category will receive an award and a Young People Who Care gift bag of prizes.
Scholarship Program
Finalists from each year’s Awards will have the opportunity to apply to the Young People Who Care Scholarship Fund. The scholarship assists Young Carers finalists with educational needs and supports the development of community initiatives for the caring in the Community and Caring Together finalists.
