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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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  • Relationships and community, Social connection

    1.1.2019

    Understanding the social and emotional needs of carers

    Trish Hill, Timothy Broady

    This review provides an overview of key findings in the literature about ‘what works’ or effective programs to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of carers.

    Social connectedness Social networks Literature review Qualitative study
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  • Relationships and community, Family relationships

    17.5.2022

    The impact of caring on relationship networks

    Lukas Hofstaetter

    This presentation explores the impacts of caring on carers' relationships with others.

    Relationships Social networks Conference
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  • Service systems, Aged care services

    29.4.2023

    Navigating community-based aged care services from the consumer perspective

    Yuchen Xie, Myra Hamilton, Carmelle Peisah , Kaarin J Anstey , Craig Sinclair , UNSW Ageing Futures Institute; School of Psychology, University of New South Wales; Neuroscience Research Australia; Discipline of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales; Specialty of Psychiatry, University of Sydney.

    This study investigated the experiences of older adults taking a more active role in navigating the aged care system.

    Social networks Aged care Informal carers Carer burden Support-seeking behaviour Support services Scoping review
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  • Relationships and community, Peer support groups and networks

    The benefits are mutual

    Chris Vanstone, Jemima Taylor, Carolyn Curtis, Vita Maiorano, Danielle Abbott, Barbara Binns, Anna Langdon

    Peer-to-peer support takes many different forms, but is largely based on relationships of trust based on shared lived experience.

    Peer support Support services Social networks
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  • Specific groups of carers, Caring for someone with dementia

    11.10.2023

    Early-onset familial Alzheimer’s disease: do socio-demographic variables differentiate family caregivers on social support, self-efficacy and coping strategies?

    Maritza García-Toro, María Cruz Sánchez-Gómez, Ariana Castillo-Alzuguren , International Journal of care and caring

    Alzheimer’s Social networks Support groups Qualitative data
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  • Developing skills and knowledge,

    4.9.2025

    Insights on refugees with disability in Australia - Full Report

    Wenqi Tan, Tadgh McMahon, Tri Nguyen, Gerard Goggin, Slamet Thohari , Settlement Services International (SSI) Australia, Western Sydney University

    A report on a fifth phase of research carried out with newly arrived refugees in Australia explores the lived experiences of refugees with disability.

    Refugees Disability Social networks Report
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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.