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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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  • Recognition and inclusion, Carer recognition

    1.12.2016

    Carers and social inclusion

    Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson, Margaret Raven, Melissa Wong, Sue Yeandle, Lisa Buckner, Bettina Cass

    This report explores how the social inclusion of carers can be understood, measured and improved.

    Social connectedness Report Social isolation
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  • Specific groups of carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

    1.5.2011

    Indigenous carers

    Bettina Cass, BJ Newton, Kylie Valentine, Trish Hill

    This report provides an in-depth analysis of caring that examines experiences with support services for Indigenous and non-Indigenous carers. The report emphasises the need for more targeted research on numerous facets of Indigenous carer experiences and needs.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Ageing Hidden carers Report
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    1.1.2013

    Investing in care

    Myra Hamilton, Bettina Cass, Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson

    This report provides a detailed account of the ways caring responsibilities can effect workplace participation, including strategies for employers to improve carer’s ability to manage caring and paid employment.

    Carer recognition Carer-inclusive workplaces Workplace flexibility Financial wellbeing Superannuation Report
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  • Caring and society, Social value of caring

    22.12.2016

    Exploring social care

    Bettina Cass

    This article focuses on young carers and grandparent carers through introducing the concept of "social care".

    Grandparents Young carers Peer-reviewed journal article Case study Literature review
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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 Report
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    9.7.2016

    Capturing the centrality of age and life-course stage in the provision of unpaid care

    Myra Hamilton, Bettina Cass

    This article focuses on the diverse age groups that participate in unpaid care-giving and the different needs of these care groups.

    Age Young carers Carer support Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative data
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    20.10.2011

    From assistance to prevention

    Christiane Purcal, Myra Hamilton, Cathy Thomson, Bettina Cass

    This article provides a structure for assessing the effectiveness of current support services for young carers in Australia.

    Young carers Carer support Hidden carers Carer needs Peer-reviewed journal article Review
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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 Focus group Survey
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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 Review
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  • Income and paid work, Financial hardship

    1.1.2009

    The costs of caring and the living standards of carers

    Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson, Bettina Cass

    In conjunction with the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the study looks at the economic patterns prevalent among carers.

    Carer recognition Carer support Financial wellbeing Open access Report
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The Carer Knowledge Exchange is led by Carers NSW and proudly funded by the NSW Government. It was established as a partnership between Carers NSW and the Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) at the University of Technology Sydney from 2021-2024. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.