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Informal care in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lukas Hofstaetter, Grace Cherrington

1.2.2022

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Summary

Australia managed the COVID-19 pandemic better than most countries, partly due to strong preventive responses by government. While these measures resulted in lower rates of infection, family and friend carers have been disproportionately affected by public health orders. The heightened risk of transmission to vulnerable populations, combined with the impact of economic uncertainty, unclear government communication, significant restrictions on movement and personal contact, and the reduction in formal support services, highlighted pre-existing, systemic shortcomings in support for carers.

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