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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25.10.2022
Understanding the role, quality of live and strategies used by older carers of older people to maintain their own health and well-being
Susan Slatyer, Christina Bryant, Keith D. Hill, Den-Ching A Lee, Elissa Burton, Alessandro Jacinto, Deborah Oliveira, Anjali Khushu, Elizabeth Tiller, Aislinn Lalor, Moira Watson, Natasha Layton, Natasha Brusco, Keith D Hill
This study covers the role and quality of life of older carers looking after older people, as well as how they identify strategies used to manage their own health and wellbeing.
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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.