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Change and adaptation in families with young carers

Published Date: 22.12.2016

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Young carers

Young carers Family caregivers Qualitative data Informal carers Carer burden Family Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Young carers

View Publication Young carers Family caregivers Qualitative data Informal carers Carer burden Family Peer-reviewed journal article

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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Change and adaptation in families with young carers

Published Date: 22.12.2016

  • Author/ Authors

    Janet McDonald, Kevin Dew, Jacqueline Cumming

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    McDonald, J., Dew, K., & Cumming, J. (2016). Change and adaptation in families with young carers. The Australian Journal of Social Issues, 45(4), 459–475. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1839-4655.2010.tb00192.x

Long Summary

This study uses interviews to explore the experiences of families with young carers. A number of factors that often influence young caring in families are identified. The article also explores ways in which formal support services can alleviate burdens placed on young carers.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Highlights the adaptability of young people to take on caring roles
  • Provides an example of using carer experiences in research
  • Advocates for better support services that help alleviate the burden on the whole family

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides recommendations for further research to understand young carers better
  • Highlights the factors that draw young people into taking on an informal caring role
  • Discusses how accessibility to services can impact the role children take on in a caring capacity

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