Research Library
The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.
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1.5.2011
Indigenous carers
Bettina Cass, BJ Newton, Kylie Valentine, Trish Hill
This report provides an in-depth analysis of caring that examines experiences with support services for Indigenous and non-Indigenous carers. The report emphasises the need for more targeted research on numerous facets of Indigenous carer experiences and needs.
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10.11.2021
Factors associated with being an older rather than younger unpaid carer of adults with a chronic health condition
Sungwon Chang, Tim Luckett, Jane Phillips, Meera Agar, Lawrence Lam, Michelle DiGiacomo
This article examines a number of intersecting sociodemographic characteristics of older carers and how their support needs differ from that of younger carers.
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29.4.2023
Navigating community-based aged care services from the consumer perspective
Yuchen Xie, Myra Hamilton, Carmelle Peisah , Kaarin J Anstey , Craig Sinclair , UNSW Ageing Futures Institute; School of Psychology, University of New South Wales; Neuroscience Research Australia; Discipline of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales; Specialty of Psychiatry, University of Sydney.
This study investigated the experiences of older adults taking a more active role in navigating the aged care system.
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1.6.2023
Housing issues for people with disability, older people and carers in NSW
NSW Ageing and Disability Commission
This article is about the housing and homelessness crisis in NSW, Australia, with a specific focus on the challenges faced by older people, people with disabilities, and carers in regard to securing appropriate housing.
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13.9.2023
A case for an extended unpaid carer leave entitlement?
Productivity Commission
This is the final report of the Productivity Commission inquiry into the economic and social impacts of allowing informal carers to take extended unpaid leave from their work to care for older people who are frail and living at home.
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1.9.2023
Hidden Gems
ShinEn Wong, Shannon Harvey, Megan Frost, Glenn Althor
This report reflects on progress made since Relationships Australia introduced their 'Let's Talk Elder Mediation and Support Service' in response to the high rates of people aged 65 and older experiencing physical, psychological, financial or sexual abuse in Australian communities.
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1.6.2021
Carers of older Australians
Jeromey Temple, Briony Dow, Leona Kosowicz
This study finds that among carers of older Australians, a relatively high proportion (39%) cite unmet needs in their carer role, including a need for financial support, physical assistance, emotional support, improvement in carer health and more respite care.
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9.9.2021
Choosing and managing aged care services from afar
Kate M. Gunn, Julie Luker, Rama Ramanathan, Xiomara Skrabal Ross, Amanda Hutchinson, Elisabeth Huynh, Ian Olver
This research aims to identify the factors that influence caregivers' decisions about the aged care providers they select for their elder relatives when caring from a distance and what they value once they have engaged a service.
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20.5.2024
Navigating multiple and complex systems of care and support with ageing family carers from multicultural backgrounds in Australia
Rohini Balram, Daniel Doh, Nichole Georgeou
This paper highlights the challenges faced by culturally and racially marginalised families face when seeking access to disability and aged care services and support.