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Overview of findings from the Victorian COVID-19 carer survey

Published Date: 1.3.2022

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Caring during the COVID-19 pandemic

Carer wellbeing Pandemic COVID-19 10 minute read

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Theme: Caring and society

Sub-theme: Caring during the COVID-19 pandemic

View Publication Carer wellbeing Pandemic COVID-19 10 minute read

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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Overview of findings from the Victorian COVID-19 carer survey

Published Date: 1.3.2022

  • Organisation Name

    Carers Victoria Knowledge Centre

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Carers Victoria. (2022). Overview of findings from the Victorian COVID-19 carer survey. https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/media/4234/2754-carers-vic-overview-of-victorian-covid19-carer-survey_fa.pdf

Long Summary

In the transition to COVID normal, Carers Victoria conducted a state-wide survey of carers to understand how they have been affected by the pandemic and what they most needed to rebuild in the coming stage of the pandemic. Prevalent themes included mental health and wellbeing, increased caring responsibility, and a need for assistance reconnecting to community. Some innovations introduced during the pandemic were noted as particularly beneficial.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Allows the voices of carers to shape future policy
  • Outlines main areas of carers concern and situates findings within carer demographic data
  • Identifies specific supports nominated by carers that may be of assistance to reconnect with wider community in COVID normal
  • Provides evidence for gaps in support and policy to inform advocacy

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • In a post-pandemic world, this data indicates to policymakers which areas carers are currently struggling
  • Identifies areas for policy and service improvement during current and future health crises
  • Provides demographic data on Victorian carer population and main concerns faced by carers during the pandemic
  • Offers insight into the innovations and services deemed useful by carers during the pandemic and for future implementation

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