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Belinda Schneider

Leads superhands, Child and Violence Protection Officer

Johanniter

Leads superhands, Child and Violence Protection Officer

Johanniter

Belinda Schneider leads superhands, Austria’s first platform for Young Carers. As a political scientist and PR lead at Johanniter, she works to make young carers and their needs more visible.

Belinda Schneider on the Schedule 2026

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When Children Take on the Role of Carers: The Unseen Role of Young Caregivers | Health Focus

They do the shopping, cook, take their relatives to the doctor, help their siblings, look after them and care for them – all whilst still going to school themselves. Due to their relatives’ chronic illnesses, ‘young carers’ often shoulder heavy responsibilities within their families that go unnoticed. This discussion sheds light on the realities of their lives and offers insights into a growing social alliance dedicated to supporting them – because young carers need all of us to help them shoulder these responsibilities whilst still being able to be children.

Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Heiss-Rogger-Saal

15:30 - 17:00 When Children Take on the Role of Carers: The Unseen Role of Young Caregivers | Health Focus

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Belinda Schneider

Belinda Schneider on the Schedule 2026

Wednesday, 02. September