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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15.1.2018
Physical and psychological health of carers of young people with first episode psychosis
Philip Ward, Celia Loneragan, Julia Lappin, Jackie Curtis, Abner Weng Cheong Poon
This article investigates the physical and psychological impact on carers of caring for a young person with first episode psychosis.
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10.11.2020
Rethinking respite in Australia
Lyn Phillipson, Keryn Johnson, Elaine Fielding, Elizabeth Cridland, Danika Hall, Christine Neville, Helen Hasan
This article explores ways in which uptake of respite services can be improved among carers of people with dementia and reveals that more active support is needed to address carer decline, as opposed to passive respite information, which is often insufficient.
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10.4.2018
A person-centred approach to family carer needs assessment and support in dementia community care in Western Australia
Samar Aoun, Chris Toye, Susan Slatyer, Andrew Robinson, Elizabeth Beattie
This study identifies the support needs of informal carers of people living with dementia through conducting qualitative research.
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6.8.2012
Bounded agency in young carers' lifecourse-stage domains and transitions
Myra Hamilton,
This study investigated young carers experiences and perspectives, outlined the service needs of these carers, and investigated the impacts of their caring role on their education, employment, health, and social life.