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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9.8.2022
People with disability and carers at more risk of homelessness, PTSD after floods
Ivy Shih
Inclusion of carers and people living with a disability in both flood preparedness and recovery efforts is urgently needed in Australia, with flood events compound existing physical and mental health issues.
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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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1.9.2022
Review of remote and online learning experiences during COVID-19
Andrew Wade, Anne Walstab, Esther Doecke, Melissa Tham , Australian Education Research Organisation
This report explores the effectiveness of online learning methods used during the COVID-19 pandemic to support student outcomes. The report also explores the experiences of remote learning for Australian families of students with a disability.
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20.6.2023
Informal caregiving provision for disabled or elderly in the families and work productivity
Syed Afroz Keramat, Rubayyat Hashmi, Bolaji Samson Aregbeshola, Tracy Comans
This article looks at the relationship between informal caregiving and productivity loss in Australia, and how informal caregivers' productivity at work is affected by their caregiving responsibilities.
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6.7.2023
Prioritising carers’ health and wellbeing in the healthcare system
Natalie Winter, Rebecca Haddock
This brief discusses how carers' physical, mental, social, and financial status can be impacted by their caring role. Yet, limited support in the community is resulting in poor health and wellbeing outcomes for carers.
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1.1.2023
Caregiver fear of cancer recurrence
Phyllis Butow, Kyra Webb, Louise Sharpe, Haryana Dhillon, Robert Zachariae, Nina Moller Tauber, Mia Skytte O'Toole, Joanne Shaw
Although fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is experienced by both cancer survivors and caregivers, less is known about caregiver FCR. This study compared survivor and caregiver FCR levels, as well as the relationship between caregiver FCR and depression/anxiety.
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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.