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.
There are two main ways to use the Research Library. The first is to search using the fields below. The second is to browse by category lower down the page.
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Please also see our Frequently asked questions page.
The publications in this research library may contain references to sensitive issues and cause distress. If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000. If you feel upset or are in distress, you can contact Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14 or texting 0477 13 11 14. For other information on support for carers please visit our support for carers page.
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24.1.2018
Carers' preferences for the delivery of therapy services for people with disability in rural Australia
Gisselle Gallego, Angela Dew, Anita Bundy, Kim Bulkeley, Jennie Brentnall, Craig Veitch
This study used a survey to better understand the needs and preferences of carers and care recipients regarding the delivery of therapy services.
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1.1.2016
The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) annual statistical report 2016
Diana Warren, Ben Edwards
This chapter aims to shed light on how many children provide care, how much time they spend caring, the type of care they provide, the impact of a household’s socio-economic circumstances on caring, and the impact of caring on a young person’s academic achievement.
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10.1.2016
Family-centred approaches to healthcare interventions in chronic diseases in adults
Hiba Deek, Sandra Hamilton, Nicola Brown, Sally C. Inglis, Michelle DiGiacomo, Phillip J. Newton, Samar Noureddine, Peter S. MacDonald, Patricia M. Davidson
This article explores how family intervention can help improve health outcomes for people with chronic diseases.
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26.11.2021
Caring and grieving in the context of social and structural inequity
Kristin Bindley, Joanne M. Lewis, Joanne Travaglia, Michelle DiGiacomo
This article explores the experiences and needs of carers who have interacted with welfare services, focussing on end-of-life carers and grieving carers.
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19.8.2024
Discussion paper: National Carer Strategy
Australian Government Department of Social Services