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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24.5.2006
An exploratory study of GP awareness of carer emotional needs in Western Australia
Caroline Bulsara, Noreen Fynn
This article reports on an exploratory telephone survey conducted by Carers Western Australia to assess the awareness of carer needs and issues of general practitioners (GPs) in Western Australia and the way in which GPs perceive their role in providing information and support to carers.
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8.8.2024
A narrative review of community wellbeing programmes and the reported outcomes for young carers
Jennifer Bibb, Samuel McMaster, Victoria J. Palmer
This review aims to identify targeted community programmes that support the mental health and social wellbeing of young carers and their outcomes through the academic literature.
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9.10.2025
Parent's Perceptions of the Family Impacts of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Themselves and Siblings of Children With Developmental Disabilities:
Helen Bourke-Taylor, Monica Leo, Loredana Tirlea, Ayla Baydan, Ted Brown, Luke Robinson, Tim Moore
The paper explores how COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia affected families raising children with developmental disabilities, particularly focusing on the experiences of parents and siblings.