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Exploring social care

Applying a new construct to young carers and grandparent carers

Published Date: 22.12.2016

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Social value of caring

Grandparents Young carers Peer-reviewed journal article Case study Literature review

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Social value of caring

View Publication Grandparents Young carers Peer-reviewed journal article Case study Literature review

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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Exploring social care

Applying a new construct to young carers and grandparent carers

Published Date: 22.12.2016

  • Author/ Authors

    Bettina Cass

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Cass, B. (2007). Exploring social care: Applying a new construct to young carers and Grandparent carers. The Australian Journal of Social Issues, 42(2), 241–254. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1839-4655.2007.tb00052.x

Long Summary

This article focuses on young carers and grandparent carers, introducing the "social care" concept. "Social care" aims to connect the differences between formal and informal care and paid and unpaid care, as well as emphasise the value of informal carers.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Advocates for better health and wellbeing of carers
  • Emphasises the importance of better understanding the relationship dynamics that go into caregiving
  • Defines key conceptual frameworks surrounding carer policy

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Emphasises the idea that informal care is a form of labour
  • Discusses the cultural expectations associated with taking on an informal care role
  • Provides outline for public policy regarding carers

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