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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7.12.2020
'Absent voices'
Karen Hutchinson, Frances Rapport, Geoffrey Herkes, Andrew Bleasel, Armin Nikpour, Chong Wong, Carol Ireland, Lukas Hofstaetter, Sanjyot Vagholkar, Stephanie Kain, Tayhla Ryder, Jeffrey Braithwaite
This article explores the experiences of those living with parental refractory epilepsy and their family members in order to address current evidence-gaps in research.
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1.3.2022
Overview of findings from the Victorian COVID-19 carer survey
Carers Victoria Knowledge Centre
Victorian COVID-19 carer survey data shows that carers have suffered serious consequences during the pandemic including poor mental health and wellbeing, social isolation, and loss of respite from their caring role.
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24.11.2020
Briefing 2: Working remotely can work for carers but multi-dimensional flexibility will even better meet their needs
Rachel Matheson, Priya Visvanathan, Sarah Judd-Lam, Paula Gleeson , University of Technology Sydney
This briefing explores how employers can provide flexible work arrangements to support carers' participation in paid employment, advocating for employers to acknowledge the importance of accommodating carers needs.
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8.3.2021
Briefing 3: Flexible working is important, but employers need a broader workplace strategy for carers
Keith Townsend, Hugh Bainbridge, Rachel Matheson, Sarah Judd-Lam
This briefing provides insight into employment practices that that will help make balancing paid employment and caring more sustainable for carers.