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2022 National Carer Survey

Full Report

Published Date: 16.10.2023

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Carer statistics

Survey Workforce participation Finances Carer recognition Carer support Carer wellbeing Report

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Carer statistics

View Publication Survey Workforce participation Finances Carer recognition Carer support Carer wellbeing 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.

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2022 National Carer Survey

Full Report

Published Date: 16.10.2023

  • Organisation Name

    Carers NSW

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Carers NSW. (2023). 2022 National Carer Survey Full Report. https://www.carersnsw.org.au/about-us/our-research/carer-survey

Long Summary

Led by Carers NSW, the 2022 National Carer Survey has expanded the evidence base regarding carers' experiences and support needs. The survey asked carers across Australia about their caring roles, their experiences with services for themselves and the people they care for, their experiences with paid work, and their health and wellbeing. The 2022 National Carer Survey was conducted during June and July 2022 and received 6,825 valid responses from across Australia, including 1,352 responses from NSW. This report provides an overview of these national findings from the survey, as well as providing a deeper exploration of selected topics and diverse caring experiences.

Author's / Publisher's Contact Details:

research@carersnsw.org.au

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Carers of people using aged care services reported feeling more recognised than carers of people using disability and mental health services
  • Carer wellbeing can be significantly supported through better recognition of carers and their support needs by governments and service providers.
  • Caring roles impact the wider family dynamic significantly
  • on average, the most satisfying relationships for carers were with the people they cared for and their friends.

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Almost half of all respondents (47%) experienced high to very high levels of psychological distress, and 56% were socially isolated or highly socially isolated.
  • The average wellbeing score (57%) was significantly below the national average (74%).
  • Perceived recognition from government was especially low, with 1 in 2 respondents disagreeing that their caring role is recognised and valued by government.

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