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The impact of caregiving on the health status of regional carers in Australia

Findings from a mixed-method study

Published Date: 3.8.2020

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Rural and regional carers

Rural and regional Health Carer wellbeing NDIS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Rural and regional carers

View Publication Rural and regional Health Carer wellbeing NDIS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.

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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The impact of caregiving on the health status of regional carers in Australia

Findings from a mixed-method study

Published Date: 3.8.2020

  • Author/ Authors

    Marie Hutchinson, John Hurley

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Hutchinson, M. & Hurley, J. (2020). The impact of caregiving on the health status of regional carers in Australia: Findings from a mixed‐method study. The Australian Journal of Rural Health, 28(4), 376–384. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12651

Long Summary

This article analyses the health and wellbeing of carers, specifically looking at the associated challenges of carers in regional Australia. The study combines quantitative and qualitative data methods to analyse health outcomes for carers. The WHO Well-being Index and semi-structured interviews were used to inform the findings.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Advocates for better health and wellbeing of carers
  • Highlights the disadvantages regional carers face
  • Indicates the link between wellbeing and access to support services

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Outlines issues pertaining to the health and wellbeing of carers in regional areas
  • Highlights groups who are particularly disadvantaged including carers from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
  • Provides recommendations to the NDIS about how they could integrate carers into their services

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