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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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  • Caring and society, Economic value of caring

    22.12.2016

    Income support for Australian carers since 1983

    Yvette Maker, Dina Bowman

    This article reviews the history of income support for carers from the 1980s until present, finding that within this, paid work has been prioritised over care.

    Gender inequality Income support Financial wellbeing Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    1.10.2012

    Care to work?

    Bettina Cass, Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson

    This report by the Australian National University recognises that many women undertake caring responsibilities.

    Women Carer-inclusive workplaces Social connectedness Gender
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  • Recognition and inclusion, Carer recognition

    8.1.2020

    Gendered moral rationalities in later life

    Myra Hamilton, Bridget Suthersan

    This article explores the experiences of grandparents who often play an important role in child-care for families whilst simultaneously engaging in paid employment.

    Grandparents Employment Gender Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Specific groups of carers, Caring for someone who is older

    17.12.2014

    Nurturing longevity

    Michael Fine

    This article describes personal assistance in advanced old age as a necessity that is created through the physical process of ageing.

    Aged care Older people Social policy Gender Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    1.8.2019

    Non-work caregiving responsibilities and changes in the job scope of female employees

    Hugh Bainbridge, Esther Palm

    This article reveals the responsibilities and tasks that women who are in unpaid caring roles undertake outside of their work responsibilities.

    Women Employment Gender
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  • Specific groups of carers, Caring for someone with cancer

    10.11.2021

    Experiences of female partners of prostate cancer survivors

    Anna Green, Natalie Winter, Michelle DiGiacomo, John L. Oliffe, Nicholas Ralph, Jeff Dunn, Suzanne K. Chambers

    This article focuses on the lived experiences of female partners of prostate cancer survivors, in which findings suggest that gender should be considered when providing support and resources to carers.

    Women Women's health Cancer Qualitative data Gender Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Service systems, Disability services

    8.11.2021

    Women’s experiences of accessing individualized disability supports

    Sophie Yates, Gemma Carey, Jen Hargrave, Eleanor Malbon, Celia Green

    This article explores how gender impacts accessibility to support services, in particular looking at the NDIS.

    NDIS Gender Disability services Gender inequality Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Caring and society, Caring during the COVID-19 pandemic

    2.6.2020

    Caring during COVID-19

    Meredith Nash, Brendan Churchill

    This article analyses how university institutions have been managing employees with carer responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    COVID-19 Carer-inclusive workplaces Gender inequality Financial wellbeing Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    13.6.2017

    Carer characteristics and health, wellbeing and employment outcomes of older Australian baby boomers

    Kate O’Loughlin, Vanessa Loh, Hal Kendig

    Workforce participation Age Carer-inclusive workplaces Gender Open access Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Caring and society, Caring during the COVID-19 pandemic

    23.9.2022

    Inequalities in caregiving strain during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Alina Schmitz, Nekehia T. Quashie, Melanie Wagner, Judith Kaschowitz

    This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on informal carers, addressing inequalities in caregiving via a conceptual framework and review of the empirical evidence.

    COVID-19 Social policy Social welfare Gender inequality
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  • Specific groups of carers, Caring for someone with cancer

    19.6.2019

    Reciprocity, autonomy, and vulnerability in men’s experiences of informal cancer care

    Katherine Kenny, Alex Broom, Zarnie Lwin , Emma Kirby, John L. Oliffe, David Wyld

    This article explores the experiences of male carers who are carrying out informal care to a relative with cancer.

    Peer-reviewed journal article Open access Cancer Gender
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  • Specific groups of carers, Caring for someone with cancer

    19.6.2019

    '... My biggest worry now is how my husband is going to cope'

    Alexandra F. Gibson, Alex Broom, Emma Kirby, David Wyld, Zarnie Lwin

    This article examines how women respond to receiving a cancer diagnosis themselves and how they then navigate care relationships post-diagnosis.

    Carer support Peer-reviewed journal article Cancer Gender inequality Gender Care relationship
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