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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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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Physical health

    8.7.2016

    Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers

    Kate Thomas, Carole James, Timothy Broady

    This research explores the manual handling needs and practices of primary carers and makes recommendations regarding education and support with equipment purchasing and use.

    Chronic illness Education Health Caregivers Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    13.5.2022

    Supporting staff carers in higher education

    Paula Gleeson, Priya Visvanathan, Leila Frijat, Tania Teague, Helen Taylor

    This report explores a review of practices and policy frameworks that support staff carers in the higher education sector.

    Education Higher education Carer support Report
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  • Income and paid work, Career development

    1.3.2021

    Supporting carers to succeed in Australian higher education

    Lisa Andrewartha, Andrew Harvey

    This report identifies qualities of carers such as resilience and selflessness as being highly sought after by universities, but also students' reluctance to identify as carers.

    Young carers Higher education Student carers Carer recognition Report
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  • Service systems, Disability services

    22.12.2016

    What is a person-centred approach?

    Timothy Broady

    This article reviews the person-centred approach to care within the disability sector in NSW.

    Disability services Carer recognition Carer education Person-centred Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Service systems, Aged care services

    6.5.2021

    Entering into a system of care

    Rachel Quigley, Michele Foster, Desley Harvey, Carolyn Ehrlich

    As Australia’s population ages, the need for informal care to assist older adults to remain living at home increases and now plays a crucial role in healthy ageing. However, existing systematic burdens create disparities in support received for carers and care recipients.

    Carer education Carer recognition Aged care Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Service systems, Carer support services

    1.8.2017

    Carer interventions

    Timothy Broady, Christina Aggar

    This article explores the effectiveness of interventions that are generally available for carers, including respite, counselling and education programs.

    Respite Carer education Counselling Carer wellbeing
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    24.5.2019

    Are young carers less engaged in school than non-carers?

    Myra Hamilton, Gerry Redmond

    This study explores the impact of caring on education engagement in secondary school.

    Young carers Carer education Higher education Stigma Carer support Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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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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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    1.8.2011

    Young carers

    Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson, Bettina Cass

    This article investigates the influence of location on young carers maintaining their education and employment.

    Young carers Education Employment Peer-reviewed journal article
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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, Self-advocacy

    18.3.2021

    Practices of inclusion for carers who are higher education students

    Jordan Taylor, Paula Gleeson, Tania Teague, Michelle DiGiacomo

    This article explores how carers are included and assisted by education institutions.

    Education Higher education Carer support Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Recognition and inclusion, Carer recognition

    1.7.2019

    Carers, we see you – UTS student consultation report

    Domenic Svejkar, Paula Gleeson, Priya Visvanathan

    This report discusses the positive and negative experiences of carers within the UTS student body along with a range of strategies to accommodate them.

    Student carers Carer support Higher education
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