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.
For help using the Research Library, click here.
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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1.11.2021
Engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) carers: A guide
Carers NSW
This guide is part of a toolkit designed to help Carers NSW staff, stakeholders and partner organisations to increase the participation of CALD carers in their research, consultation and capacity building activities.
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1.1.2019
Family-focused care span
Michelle DiGiacomo, Slavica Kochovska, Phillipa Cahil, Claudia Virdun, Jane Phillips
This chapter introduces the concept of family-focussed palliative care and explains the different components of what patients and families perceive to be the most important aspects of end-of-life care.
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8.3.2019
Health of carers of young people with early psychosis
Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Jackie Curtis, Ann Howard, Philip Ward, Julia Lappin
This research demonstrates the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to supporting the carers of mental health service users, to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for both client and carer.
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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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12.8.2018
Interacting with providers
Anna Green, Penelope Abbott, Patricia M. Davidson, Patricia Delaney, John Delaney, Patrick Patradoon-Ho, Michelle DiGiacomo
New research into Aboriginal carers’ experiences of accessing services and support for their child with a disability indicates a lack of cultural awareness and the presence of racism, with the authors arguing that a community-led approach can help counter intersectional oppression.