23/08/2025
Do you support someone with dementia? A parent, partner, grandparent or friend?
You might not call yourself a “carer,” but your experience matters.
Researchers from UNSW, Curtin University and the University of Surrey have launched a national survey for people aged 18–40 to share their views on ageing. They’re especially keen to hear from younger adults supporting a loved one with dementia.
The survey questions were co-designed by members of Y-Care of Dementia — a grassroots support community for young carers — who know first-hand how invisible this group often feels.
This is a collaboration with Curtin Enable Institute and University of Surrey, and the first survey of its kind focused on younger carers and how they think about ageing, support, and identity.
📍 Australians aged 18–40
📍 Takes 30–40 mins
📍 Fully online
🟡 Carers: https://bit.ly/4lIDY2j
🟣 Non-carers: https://bit.ly/4o9GVLa
Help us make sure young carers are finally seen — and heard. Have questions? Feel free to reach out at amber.izett@student.curtin.edu.au or k.numbers@unsw.edu.au
This research has been ethically approved by Curtin University's Human Research Ethics Committee (HRE2025-0207).
