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2020 National Carer Survey

Summary report

Published Date: 11.10.2020

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Carer statistics

Carer support Financial stress Employment Wellbeing Health Health care services Disability services Mental health services Aged care Carer recognition Survey Summary report

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Carer statistics

View Publication Carer support Financial stress Employment Wellbeing Health Health care services Disability services Mental health services Aged care Carer recognition Survey Summary report

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

All content is reviewed, edited and approved by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team, in line with our Submission Guidelines.


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2020 National Carer Survey

Summary report

Published Date: 11.10.2020

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    Carers NSW

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Carers NSW (2020). 2020 National Carer Survey: Summary report. http://www.carersnsw.org.au/research/survey

Long Summary

This summary report outlines key findings from the 2020 National Carer Survey, conducted by Carers NSW with the support of the State and Territory Carer Organisations. Based on a national sample of 7,735 current and former carers, the report provides valuable evidence regarding caring relationships, caring responsibilities, carer demographics, carer health and wellbeing and carers' experiences of service access and employment.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Provides a comprehensive understanding of carers' experiences across Australia
  • Shows how carers' participation in research can help inform policy development
  • Validates common challenges experienced in relation to service access, health and wellbeing and financial wellbeing

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides national data on carers' health and wellbeing, economic participation and caring experiences
  • Provides insights into carer inclusion in key service systems
  • Identifies gaps and opportunities for additional support for carers

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