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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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  • 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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  • Specific groups of carers, Culturally and linguistically diverse carers

    27.8.2021

    Moral geographies of care across borders

    Elizabeth Hill, Angela Kintominas, Myra Hamilton

    This article explores the relationship between migration, social policy, and providing and receiving care in family contexts, with a particular focus on transnational grandparenting.

    Grandparents Social policy Carer support Financial wellbeing Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative study
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    24.5.2019

    Are young carers less engaged in school than non-carers?

    Myra Hamilton, Gerry Redmond

    This study explores the impact of caring on education engagement in secondary school.

    Young carers Carer education Higher education Stigma Carer support Open access Peer-reviewed journal article Survey
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  • Service systems, Carer support services

    1.11.2018

    Hidden carers?

    Myra Hamilton, Jessica Botfield, Asha Persson, Christy E. Newman, Joanne Bryant, Kylie Valentine, Jack Wallace

    This article explores the experiences of those caring for people with HIV, recognising that there is a gap in carer research regarding the needs of this group of carers.

    Carer recognition Carer support Stigma Hidden carers HIV Peer-reviewed journal article Scoping review
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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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  • Income and paid work, Retirement and superannuation

    30.8.2016

    Recognising unpaid care in private pension schemes

    Myra Hamilton, Cathy Thomson

    This article explores the inequality that many carers face regarding their retirement income due to an often interrupted workforce history.

    Retirement Private pension schemes Financial literacy Financial wellbeing Open access Peer-reviewed journal article Literature review
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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 Survey Focus group
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    20.9.2020

    Briefing 1: Working remotely can work for carers

    Sarah Judd-Lam, Rachel Matheson, Marian Baird, Myra Hamilton

    This briefing explores the unique opportunity provided by the Coronavirus pandemic for carers to access more flexible ways of working.

    Remote work Workplace entitlements COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work 5 minute read
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    6.8.2012

    Bounded agency in young carers' lifecourse-stage domains and transitions

    Myra Hamilton,

    This study investigated young carers experiences and perspectives, outlined the service needs of these carers, and investigated the impacts of their caring role on their education, employment, health, and social life.

    Young carers Carer support Carer burden Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative study
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  • Specific groups of carers, Young carers

    11.11.2021

    Projects-of-self and projects-of-family

    Gerry Redmond, Jennifer Skattebol, Myra Hamilton, Sabine Andresen, Richard Woodman

    This article outlines the challenges that young carers face in managing the dual responsibilities of their education and their caregiving.

    Children and young people Young carers Family Survey Qualitative study
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  • Income and paid work, Support at work

    20.1.2022

    Looking beyond hours of care

    Andreea Constantin, Myra Hamilton, Nate Zettna, Marian Baird, Daniel Dinale, Lisa Gulesserian, Alison Williams

    This article explores the experiences of carers of a person with a disability when they withdraw from work, revealing that care strain can impact on all dimensions of paid employment.

    Workplace flexibility Carer-inclusive workplaces Work and care Open access Survey
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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.