"At 13 years old, I was throwing in at the deep end when my mum was run over by a motorbike. For several months my brother and I became her full-time carers for our mum as she was immobilised due to severe injuries suffered from the accident.”

"Being a carer can be the most rewarding and frustrating role. Rewarding because you are able to help and be there for your loved one, see them smile and ensure that they have a better quality of life.”

"It happened two years ago, my dad was on his way to work. And in the afternoon, my mom got a call from an unknown number she said was from the hospital."

“When reflecting on time as a young carer I get quite emotional it was a hard time for myself and the family.

My mum had been diagnosed with breast cancer, was going through chemotherapy and was bedridden during this time my dad had to pick up extra work and was never at home so I automatically took up the role of house mum/dad.”

"I grew up in a council house with my dad and David, my disabled older brother. We didn’t have much, but we had each other and to look at my life now many would be surprised to see the struggles we faced. But it’s those struggles that shaped my opportunities as an adult.”