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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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  • Service systems, Health care services

    23.5.2013

    ‘You say treatment, I say hard work’

    Adem Sav, Elizabeth Kendall, Sara S. McMilan, Fiona Kelly, Jennifer A. Whitty, Michelle A. King, Amanda J. Wheeler

    This publication explores the impact of proactively treating and managing chronic illness on carers and the people they care for.

    Chronic illness Treatment burden Lived experience Financial stress Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Caring and society, Carer statistics

    11.10.2020

    2020 National Carer Survey

    Carers NSW

    This summary report outlines key findings from the 2020 National Carer Survey, conducted by Carers NSW with the support of the State and Territory Carer Organisations.

    Carer support Financial stress Employment Wellbeing Health Health care services Disability services Mental health services Aged care Carer recognition Survey
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  • Income and paid work, Financial hardship

    3.11.2019

    Financial stress experienced by informal carers of adults with a chronic disease

    Michelle DiGiacomo, Sungwon Chang, Tim Luckett, Meera Agar, Jane Phillips, Lawrence Lam

    This article analyses some of the characteristics that corresponded with carers experiencing financial stress.

    Financial hardship Financial stress Financial wellbeing Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Financial hardship

    28.6.2022

    Tough times, hard choices

    NSW Council of Social Service, Institute for Public Policy and Governance

    This annual report investigates cost-of-living pressures for people living below the poverty line and low-income households in NSW. It includes findings from an online survey, focus groups and interviews with over 1,000 NSW residents, including carers.

    Financial hardship Financial stress Financial wellbeing 2 minute read
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Physical health

    9.10.2023

    Cost a barrier to healthcare for older Australians

    This report, released by National Seniors Australia, indicates that cost is a significant barrier for older Australians seeking to engage healthcare.

    Health care Older people Mental health Physical health Financial stress Finances
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  • Caring and society, Care costs

    5.2.2024

    Making ends meet

    Dina Bowman, Emily Porter, Margaret Kabare

    This publication explores strategies for promoting security and dignity during challenging economic circumstances, as presented by the Social Policy and Research Centre at the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

    Financial stress Support services Lived experience
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  • Specific groups of carers, Gender and sexuality diverse carers

    24.1.2018

    Differences in Caregiving Outcomes and Experiences by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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    This US study shows that, after controlling for demographic and caregiving characteristics, LGBT caregivers were significantly more likely to report financial strain and showed trends toward elevated levels of poor health and emotional stress.

    LGBTQ+ Financial stress International publication USA
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The Carer Knowledge Exchange is led by Carers NSW and proudly funded by the NSW Government. It was established as a partnership between Carers NSW and the Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) at the University of Technology Sydney from 2021-2024. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.