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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2.10.2024
The challenge of identifying young carers in the US: how state laws put families at risk for separation
Andrea Faith Kalvesmaki, Katherine E.M. Miller, Emma Armstrong-Carter, Feylyn Lewis, Regina A. Shih, Elizabeth Olson, Melinda S. Kavanaugh , International Journal of care and caring
The article discusses the difficulties in identifying young carers in the US and how state laws can inadvertently put families at risk of separation.
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18.11.2022
iSupport for Young Carers
Patricia Masterson-Algar, Kieren Egan, Greg Flynn, Gwenllian Hughes, Aimee Spector, Joshua Stott, Gill Windle
This paper highlights the creation of iSupport for Young Carers, an online training program designed to help young people caring for family members with dementia.
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5.2.2021
Intergenerational caring
Barbara D’Amen, Marco Socci, Sara Santini
The article explores the experiences of young people who care for older family members. It examines the types of tasks they take on, how caregiving affects their lives (both positively and negatively), and the ways they cope with these challenges.