Young carers and young adult carers in Upper Austria

BACKGROUND

More than 40.000 young people provide informal care in Austria. They are faced with particular challenges not least in terms of the transition into professional training, education and occupations. At the same time, they also gain particular skills through this activity. Scarce research and limited public awareness make it even more important to study the specific needs and preferences of young carers and young adult carers. The project addresses this need through empirical research on the needs and preferences regarding the transition into professional training, education and occupations as well as the identification of best practices for supporting those who provide informal care early in life.