Youngcare

Who we are

Youngcare is a national not-for-profit, revolutionising the way young people with high care disability live – with freedom, dignity and choice. We are the force that empowers and drives change for young people with complex physical disabilities, creating a more inclusive Australia.

Our Charitable Purpose

Youngcare was established as a not-for-profit organisation in 2005 whose purpose is to improve the lives of thousands of young Australians living with physical disabilities. The provision of housing, grants and information support services provide awareness, independence and choice for young Australians and gives a voice to advocate for equality, acceptance and inclusion.

Youngcare’s Vision

Youngcare is creating a future where every young person in Australia with complex physical disabilities, is able to live within communities of their choice.

Our Mission

Youngcare advocates for freedom, dignity and choice for young people with physical disabilities to choose where they live, who they live with and how they live their lives, by;

• Providing purpose-built specialist disability housing.
• Partnering with others to deliver specialist disability housing.
• Providing Grants for young people to remain living in their home or, to move into accessible housing.
• Providing a free information and referral phone line, to assist people with disabilities and their families to navigate the disability sector.
• Creating awareness and advocating change through collaboration with Government and communities, to enhance the daily lives of the people we assist.