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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11.2.2020
The effects of offering flexible work practices to employees with unpaid caregiving responsibilities for elderly or disabled family members
Hugh Bainbridge, Keith Townsend
This article advocates for more flexible work arrangements that can assist employees to receive the support that they require while they are carrying out their caring role.
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30.11.2017
Availability and use of supportive practices for employees with a non-work informal caregiving role
Hugh Bainbridge, Timothy Broady
This study aimed to investigate the effects of practices that can help employees combine work with unpaid care for family members who are frail due to old age or who have a disability.
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24.11.2020
Briefing 2: Working remotely can work for carers but multi-dimensional flexibility will even better meet their needs
Rachel Matheson, Priya Visvanathan, Sarah Judd-Lam, Paula Gleeson , University of Technology Sydney
This briefing explores how employers can provide flexible work arrangements to support carers' participation in paid employment, advocating for employers to acknowledge the importance of accommodating carers needs.