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21.1.2022

Download Publication COVID-19 Informal carers Social isolation

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Informal care in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic

1.2.2022

Author's Names

Lukas Hofstaetter , Grace Cherrington
Suggested citation

Hofstaetter, L., Judd-Lam, S., & Cherrington, G. (2022). Informal care in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Care and Caring, 6(1-2), 253-259. https://doi.org/10.1332/239788221X16216124420027

Long 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.

Key Messages for Carers

- Providers insights into the wide-spread impacts of COVID-19 on carers
- Provides evidence-based argument for the need for targeted and systematic advocacy.

Key Messages for Policy Makers

- Providers gain insight into systemic shortcomings for carers and the ways these were worsened by the public health and economic crises from COVID-19
- Enables service providers to understand and establish flexible and responsive carer inclusive supports.

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