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The wellbeing of carers of older Aboriginal people living in the Kimberley region of remote Western Australia

Empowerment, depression, and carer burden

Published Date: 1.7.2021

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote work Carer wellbeing

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

View Publication Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote work Carer wellbeing

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The wellbeing of carers of older Aboriginal people living in the Kimberley region of remote Western Australia

Empowerment, depression, and carer burden

Published Date: 1.7.2021

  • Author/ Authors

    Christopher Etherton-Beer, Dina LoGiudice, Cathryn Josif, Roslyn Malay, Zoë Hyde, Melissa Haswell, Melissa Lindeman, David Atkinson, Dawn Bessarab, Leon Flicker, Kate Smith

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    LoGiudice, D., Josif, C. M., Malay, R., Hyde, Z., Haswell, M., Lindeman, M. A., Etherton-Beer, C., Atkinson, D., Bessarab, D., Flicker, L., & Smith, K. (2021). The Well-Being of Carers of Older Aboriginal People Living in the Kimberley Region of Remote Western Australia: Empowerment, Depression, and Carer Burden. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 40(7), 693–702. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464819898667

Long Summary

This study looked into carers of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in remote Western Australia and the empowerment, burden, and depression that they may experience. Those in remote communities are relatively young, with most being children or grandchildren of the elderly care recipient. This study acknowledged a gap in existing tools and research which do not sufficiently measure Aboriginal perspectives. As such, it calls for support programs to consider the benefits of education and empowerment.

Author's / Publisher's Contact Details:

Dina.LoGiudice@mh.org.au

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers are situated in unique roles, we must consider the importance of place and country, as well as other traditional and cultural factors or responsibilities.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples may not identify as carers in the same way as other populations, and view the caring role as an integral part of family life instead.
  • Carers who reported a stronger sense of empowerment were less likely to experience carer burden, which may reflect more resilient coping mechanisms and health literacy.

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers in this study on average are 10-15 years younger than their non-Indigenous counterparts.
  • The Western concept of carer burden does not capture the complete picture for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers, as culture, land, place, traditions, community, and spirituality are essential contributors to carer general wellbeing.
  • A culturally responsive tool to assess carer burden which is developed from a community perspective and not simply adapted for language is required.

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