Right now, there are over 6,500 young Australians with high care needs living in aged care - simply because there are very limited alternatives.

Additionally, more than 600,000 young people who need support with their daily living are being cared for at home by family and friends.

All young people deserve young lives. This issue affects Australians nation-wide, and Youngcare aims to create awareness to drive change and create real choices for young Australians with full-time care needs.

Read more about the cause, the inspiration, stories and how you can get involved to help tackle this enormous injustice.