in support for young carers 'alarms' Children's Commissioner
Around 40,000 Kiwis aged 15 to 25 are believed to be responsible for providing a significant level of care for family who are ill, disabled or struggling with addiction or mental health issues.
The issue was brought to light after an in-depth investigation by Sunday looked at how this hidden group of young people have been propping up their families.
New Zealand ranks bottom of the global index for young carers, with little to no awareness of the huge degree of responsibility held by these young people.
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