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Carers of older Australians

Background paper 6

Published Date: 1.7.2019

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone who is older

Aged care Older adults Carer support

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone who is older

View Publication Aged care Older adults Carer support

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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Carers of older Australians

Background paper 6

Published Date: 1.7.2019

  • Organisation Name

    Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. (2019). Carers of older Australians. In https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-12/background-paper-6.pdf.

Long Summary

This brief paper provides a high-level overview of the role of family and friends in caring for older Australians and is based on findings from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The paper outlines who cares for older Australians, what this care looks like, what the impacts of this care are, carer needs, current supports and diversity within care. The paper concludes by drawing attention to the positive impact of care on older Australians, advocating for increased support and visibility for the valuable work that carers do.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • This research found that many experience great personal rewards from their caregiving role
  • Positive and negative impacts for carers can and do co-exist
  • Diversity has an impact on care and many carers from ATSI, CALD and LGBT+ communities may experience barriers to quality aged care

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Family and friend carers improve the quality of life for older Australians
  • Informal caring does not end if the older person enters residential aged care
  • The duration and complexity of caring responsibilities can have detrimental effects on the quality of care for the care recipient, and the health and wellbeing of carers

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