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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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  • Income and paid work, Career development

    1.3.2012

    Employment and informal care

    Michael Fine

    This article reports on the challenges for sustaining employment and care, and presents current and future opportunities that could be a solution to this.

    Employment Informal carers Flexible work Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    1.1.2017

    Caregiving responsibilities for a child, spouse or parent

    Hugh Bainbridge, Timothy Broady

    This study investigated how a care recipient's level of independence impacts a carer's wellbeing and career development.

    Carer-inclusive workplaces Carer wellbeing Financial wellbeing Flexible work Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    24.2.2018

    The ageing population in Australia

    Katrina Radford, Geoffrey Chapman, Hugh Bainbridge, Beni Halvorsen

    This book chapter provides insight into Australia’s ageing population and the subsequent need to attract and retain an age-diverse workforce.

    Ageing Carer-inclusive workplaces Flexible work Open access Book
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    8.12.2020

    Unpaid family caregiving responsibilities, employee job tasks and work‐family conflict

    Hugh Bainbridge, Esther Palm, Mandy Fong

    This article explores the experiences of those who balance providing unpaid care for an elderly or disabled family member with their work responsibilities.

    Carer-inclusive workplaces Employment Flexible work Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    11.2.2020

    The effects of offering flexible work practices to employees with unpaid caregiving responsibilities for elderly or disabled family members

    Hugh Bainbridge, Keith Townsend

    This article advocates for more flexible work arrangements that can assist employees to receive the support that they require while they are carrying out their caring role.

    Carer-inclusive workplaces Employment Flexible work Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    1.4.2018

    Caring for society’s elders

    Hugh Bainbridge, Katrina Radford

    This book chapter uses excerpts of lived experiences to illustrate formal and informal eldercare.

    Carer inclusion Carer-inclusive workplaces Flexible work Book Open access
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    2.6.2010

    Children and young people as active agents in care-giving

    Ciara Smyth, Bettina Cass, Trish Hill

    This article provides an analysis of literature and primary research regarding young people who are informal carers.

    Young carers Education Flexible work Hidden carers Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    30.11.2017

    Availability and use of supportive practices for employees with a non-work informal caregiving role

    Hugh Bainbridge, Timothy Broady

    This study aimed to investigate the effects of practices that can help employees combine work with unpaid care for family members who are frail due to old age or who have a disability.

    Carer-inclusive workplaces Workforce participation Flexible work
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  • Caring and society, Caring during the COVID-19 pandemic

    7.5.2020

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) and carers

    Carers NSW

    This position statement advocates for greater consideration and support for the health and wellbeing of carers during the COVID-19 crisis.

    COVID-19 Carer education Policy Flexible work 5 minute read Position paper
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  • Developing skills and knowledge, Mentoring and coaching

    9.10.2019

    Carer-in-residence toolbox

    Leila Frijat, Paula Gleeson, Tania Teague

    The Carer-in-Residence toolbox is for employers interested in establishing a Carer-in-Residence role within their workplace.

    Employment Flexible work Participatory research Carer recognition 5 minute read Video
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    20.9.2020

    Briefing 1: Working remotely can work for carers

    Sarah Judd-Lam, Rachel Matheson, Marian Baird, Myra Hamilton

    This briefing explores the unique opportunity provided by the Coronavirus pandemic for carers to access more flexible ways of working.

    Remote work Workplace entitlements COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work 5 minute read
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    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.

    Working from home Workplace flexibility COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work Remote work 5 minute read
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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.