What is Launchme
Launchme is a free initiative offering young carers the opportunity to develop, finance and launch their own startup. Successful applicants will work alongside other young people to create their business ideas from scratch with support from experts in the field.
How can Launchme help you?
Launchme is about allowing you to balance your role as a carer, while providing the support and assistance you need to start up a career outside of caring. All successful applicants will gain access to these services.
What do you want to become?
Jessica Watson, Young Entrepreneur
“Through my sailing adventures and as the co-founder of a start-up, I’ve come to appreciate how important it is to have support on a number of different levels. The comprehensive support LaunchME for Young Carers’ participants will get to develop new skills is invaluable. If you are a young carer, I’d encourage you to apply today.”
Coachme
Work closely with a business coach to achieve your goals
Mentorme
Connect with a local business mentor who’ll give you one-on-one support along the way
Supportme
Use our tools and services to bring your ideas to life
Networkme
Make new friends and get support from people who’ve started their own businesses
Upskillme
Gain practical skills for your business and career such as financial literacy, marketing and sales
Financeme
Get exclusive access to a no or low interest loan to start your business (terms and conditions apply)
Where could you end up?
me as Boss
Become your own boss
Employment
Find a great job
Educate me
Learn a new skill
Applying is easy
Simply send us your name and contact details, and we’ll be in touch shortly. But hurry, there are limited spots available
If you would like to get in touch with someone before applying, call your Launchme buddy Jasmine on
FAQ's
Do I need to pay anything to participate?
No. This is fully funded so you won’t need to pay a thing.
This program sounds amazing. Are there any catches?
No. Launchme for Young Carers is being delivered by Good Shepherd Microfinance in partnership with Carers Victoria so you know it’s been designed with you in mind.
I’ll need help to arrange respite care so that I have time to join in. How do I do this?
Contact us to discuss this further and we’ll be able to provide some suitable options.
How will this impact on my ability to care?
We’re designing this initiative in a way that allows you to fully participate, and still be able to fulfil your caring duties:
- Most activities can be done from home
- We can help you arrange respite care if you need it, to allow you to participate in person from time to time
- We’ll stay under your 25 hours a week entitlement to work or study
- You won’t need to access any more than seven of your annual 63 days of TCC (Temporary Cessation of Care)
