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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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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1.1.2025
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023: Six months on
Carers UK
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023, effective from April 2024, allows employees in England, Scotland, and Wales to take up to one week of unpaid leave annually to care for a relative or dependant with long-term care needs, starting from their first day of employment.
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1.12.2024
Australian children with disabilities’ unmet support needs
Martin O'Flaherty, Jessica Hill, Jennifer Smith-Merry ,
This report highlights that 83% of children with disabilities in Australia have unmet support needs, with therapy, school-based support, and support workers being the most common.
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6.2.2025
Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
This report highlights the failure of the aged care system to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, calling for urgent reforms to ensure equity in access and outcomes.
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17.4.2025
2024 National Carer Survey Summary Report
Carers NSW
This summary report provides an overview of national findings from the 2024 National Carer Survey regarding carers’ economic and social needs, caring relationships, carers’ experiences accessing services, and their health and wellbeing as well as diverse caring experiences.
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30.4.2025
Transportation: The Missing Link in Family Caregiver Support
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
This resource provides information for caregiver support professionals about typical community transportation options and associated support services that could be used to support family caregivers in the US context.