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Korinna Schumann

Federal Minister

Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMASGPK)

Federal Minister

Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMASGPK)

Korinna Schumann is Austria’s Federal Minister of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection. She shapes labour and social policy, advancing workers’ rights, social cohesion and equal opportunities.

Korinna Schumann 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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Korinna Schumann

Korinna Schumann on the Schedule 2026

Wednesday, 02. September