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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17.10.2024
Adapting a Preparatory Skills-Building Programme for Carers of People With Cancer Through Co-Design: The iCanSupport Project
Lukas Hofstätter ,
Existing programs often focus on mental health but overlook practical support for cancer carers. The iCanSupport project adapted existing programs using feedback from carers and healthcare professionals, making them more relevant to carers’ specific needs.
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29.9.2024
Co-Designing Caregiver Support Groups: Rapid Review with a Non-Profit Organization
Steven Hall, Erin Leeder, Leslie Macala, Jennifer White, Mikayla Hazel
This review aims to enhance evidence base on co-designing support groups for caregivers of older adults, focusing on their involvement in the co-design process.
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1.10.2024
Examining mental and physical distress among male informal caregivers in the US
Dexter L. Cooper, Andrew Simkus, Kristen D. Holtz, Nicole I. Wanty, Bashir Easter, Eric R. Wright
The article examines the mental and physical distress experienced by male informal caregivers in the U.S. It finds that male caregivers are more likely to report disruptions in their daily lives due to health-related issues compared to female caregivers and non-caregiving males.
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8.1.2025
Experiences of Caregiving and Service use Among Ethnic Migrant Older Adults and Their Caregivers in Western Countries
Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu, Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Elizabeth Fernandez
This article looks at the experiences of older people from ethnic minority backgrounds (aged 60 and over) and their caregivers in Western countries.
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9.10.2025
Examining Care Network Composition by Nativity Status in Adults Living With Cognitive Impairment
Sophia Tsuker, Rebecca George , Amanda N. Leggett, Wenjing Li , Wenhua Lai
This study examines how caregiving networks differ between U.S.-born and foreign-born people living with cognitive impairment (PLwCI), using data from the 2022 National Health and Aging Trends Study.