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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1.11.2018
Hidden carers?
Myra Hamilton, Jessica Botfield, Asha Persson, Christy E. Newman, Joanne Bryant, Kylie Valentine, Jack Wallace
This article explores the experiences of those caring for people with HIV, recognising that there is a gap in carer research regarding the needs of this group of carers.
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4.8.2017
Implementing a multi-modal support service model for the family caregivers of persons with age-related macular degeneration
Bamini Gopinath, Ashley Craig, Annette Kifley, Gerald Liew, Jaye Bloffwitch, Kim Van Vu, Nichole Joachim, Robert Cummins, Julie Heraghty, Timothy Broady, Alison Hayes, Paul Mitchell
This study investigated the experiences of individuals who care for persons with age-related macular degeneration and the need to provide tailored support to these carers.
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22.12.2016
The impact of caring on informal carers' employment, income and earnings
Michael Bittman, Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson
Noting the gradual shift from institutionalised forms of health and aged care into the home and community, this paper examines the effect on family and friend carers who are required to balance employment with emerging care responsibilities.