Mission Australia is calling on the government to provide greater support for grandparents who take on the role of primary carer for their grandchildren.

According to the organisation, it’s a social phenomenon that’s going to become more common – with more than 22 thousand families in Australia headed by a grandparent.

Is this a situation your family has been through? Or maybe a family you know of? Is it a difficult arrangement…or can it be made to work?

Maybe you’re a grandparent parenting your grandchildren. Or maybe you’re a grandchild who was looked after by your grandparents while you were growing up. How did you find the experience? Are you thankful or regretful?

Or maybe you’re a parent, and for whatever reason, you’ve had times when you've been unable to care for your children. I’d like to hear what you go through, when you’re left with no other option but for your parents to look after your children.