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.
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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8.7.2024
Setting priorities for mental health family carer research and advocacy in Australia
Marianne Wyder,
This article reports on the recent priority agenda for mental health family carer research and advocacy developed by a new Australia-based network of stakeholders and researchers with lived and living experience of supporting someone experiencing mental distress.
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11.9.2024
Empowering carers when systems are complex
Carers NSW, Carer Knowledge Exchange
The CKE Interactive Webinar 8 focused on empowering carers in complex systems and improving service access. This paper summarises the themes discussed at the webinar by panellists and by participants in breakout rooms.
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19.8.2024
Discussion paper: National Carer Strategy
Australian Government Department of Social Services
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11.12.2024
Reforming the Carer Visa
, University of Sydney
The carer visa has been routinely criticised for its restrictive eligibility criteria, complex application process and lengthy processing times. A two-prong solution is proposed to address outstanding visa issues and, second, to create a new temporary visa stream. 5 recommendations are provided.
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1.2.2024
At a Turning Point
Marian Baird, Elizabeth Hill, Sydney Colussi
At a Turning Point argues that a new social contract that puts gender equality, economic security and the well-being of carers and those they care for at the centre of policy design is essential to national productivity and prosperity.