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Experiences and needs of carers of Aboriginal children with a disability

A qualitative study

Published Date: 29.11.2017

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for a child who is sick or has a disability

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support services Children with disabilities Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for a child who is sick or has a disability

View Publication Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support services Children with disabilities Open access 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.

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Experiences and needs of carers of Aboriginal children with a disability

A qualitative study

Published Date: 29.11.2017

  • Author/ Authors

    Michelle DiGiacomo, Anna Green, Patricia Delaney, John Delaney, Patrick Patradoon-Ho, Penelope Abbott, Patricia M. Davidson

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    DiGiacomo, M., Green, A., Delaney, P., Delaney, J., Patradoon-Ho, P., Davidson, P. M., & Abbott, P. (2017). Experiences and needs of carers of Aboriginal children with a disability: A qualitative study. BMC Family Practice, 18(1), 96–96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-017-0668-3

Long Summary

This article examines the double disadvantage that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a disability experience, as well as the needs of their family members and carers. Through a series of interviews, the researchers found that carers of Aboriginal children with a disability require tailored services which should incorporate key aspects such as engagement with other Aboriginal families, supporting kinship caregiving, and streamlining services and systems to reduce costs.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Discusses the prevalence of depression, financial stress, and poor physical health among this group of carers
  • Discusses the importance of tailoring services and engagement with these services to meet the needs of carers of Aboriginal children with a disability

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Advocates for funding and policies to incorporate tailored services for Aboriginal children with a disability
  • Outlines the importance of streamlining services to reduce costs to carers

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