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Carers, we see you – UTS student consultation report

Exploring the experiences of student carers at UTS

Published Date: 1.7.2019

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Theme: Recognition and inclusion

Sub-theme: Carer recognition

Student carers Carer support Higher education

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Theme: Recognition and inclusion

Sub-theme: Carer recognition

View Publication Student carers Carer support Higher education

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
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Carers, we see you – UTS student consultation report

Exploring the experiences of student carers at UTS

Published Date: 1.7.2019

  • Author/ Authors

    Domenic Svejkar, Paula Gleeson, Priya Visvanathan

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Svejkar, D., Gleeson, P., & Viswanathan, P. (2019) Carers, we see you. Centre for Carers Research, Institute of Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney. https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/2019-11/Report-CarersWeSeeYou-FA-digital.pdf

Long Summary

This report discusses the positive and negative experiences of carers within the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) student body. The study employs a range of research techniques to provide insight into the unique challenges student carers face. These findings are drawn on to develop a range of strategies to improve carer wellbeing within the UTS student ecosystem.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Provides a comprehensive review of the needs of student carers
  • Offers insight into current systems used by universities to support student carers
  • Emphasises the voices and experiences of student carers to catalyse change

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides evidence-based recommendations on key issues such as the lack of a registration/recognition system for UTS students
  • Provides an extensive list of ways educational institutions can better support carers
  • Provides an example on how evidence-based research can translate into support and service improvements

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