Born and bred in Melbourne, Australia, Madeleine is an entrepreneur and social innovator with a passion for supporting people often overlooked in the Australian community, Young Carers. Madeleine has been brought up as a Young Carer for both her brother and mother with a myriad of health conditions.
Fuelled by this passion for helping others, Madeleine founded Little Dreamers Australia at age 16 to support Young Carers through the provision of Dream Experiences, Education and Advocacy. Having raised over $1.5m and supported more than 4000 families in Australia, Little Dreamers is now an internationally recognised organisation that believes in a world where Young Carers have someone to care for them.
Madeleine Buchner OAM
Founder and CEO, Little Dreamers Australia