Research Library
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.
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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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5.2.2021
Intergenerational caring
Barbara D’Amen, Marco Socci, Sara Santini
The article explores the experiences of young people who care for older family members. It examines the types of tasks they take on, how caregiving affects their lives (both positively and negatively), and the ways they cope with these challenges.
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10.11.2021
The experiences of those affected by parental young onset dementia
Anna V Cartwright, Charlotte R Stoner, Richard D Pione, Aimee Spector , University College London (UCL), UK - Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology
This article explores the unique challenges faced by individuals whose parents are diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia (YOD). The review highlights the profound emotional, social, and practical impacts on these individuals, including feelings of loss, changes in family dynamics, and increased caregiving responsibilities.
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30.5.2025
Type and efficacy of online training for informal carers:
This narrative literature review was conducted to explore recent evidence of informal carer eLearning education and training programs, and to guide the design of an online training program for Australian carers, including those living in rural and geographically remote settings.