Research Library
The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.
There are two main ways to use the Research Library. The first is to search using the fields below. The second is to browse by category lower down the page.
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Please also see our Frequently asked questions page.
The publications in this research library may contain references to sensitive issues and cause distress. If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000. If you feel upset or are in distress, you can contact Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14 or texting 0477 13 11 14. For other information on support for carers please visit our support for carers page.
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1.3.2026
Unpaid caregiving across the lifespan and health outcomes in later life
Janecca A. Chin, I-Fen Lin ,
Unpaid caring for loved ones is a common experience that can have long-term effects on health. This study looked at how caring builds up over time and influences health later in life, using data from 3,194 people.
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19.1.2026
Psychosocial interventions, programs and support to promote young caregivers’ well-being
Ilaria Chirico, Sara Trolese, Valentina Degli Esposti, Guido Veronese, Federica Cavazzoni, Rabih Chattat , Springer Nature
This review examined psychosocial interventions, programs and supports designed to promote the wellbeing of adolescent and young adult carers. A systematic search of four databases identified 3,972 papers, with only eight studies meeting the inclusion criteria.
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11.10.2025
Informal Caregivers in Transitional Hospital-to Home Care for Older People:
Filipa Pereira , Catherine Bolduc, Pauline Melly, Virginie Renggli
The article highlights the critical role of informal caregivers (ICs) in hospital-to-home transitions for older adults, emphasizing their contributions to patient safety, emotional support and continuity of care.
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15.8.2025
Nurturing Creativity whilst Caring:
Bryher Bowness, Samina Begum, Sarah Bicknell , Lana Samuels , Sudhir Shah , Stephanie Hess, Karen Martin, Debbie Bark , Claire Henderson, Vanessa Lawrence
This study explores how Recovery Colleges can better support family carers’ wellbeing through a participatory action research project.
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17.3.2025
Young people with caring responsibilities for persons with mental illness or substance use concerns:
An T. Vuong, Sandra Kuntsche, Mohajer Hameed, Hanan Khalil, Natalie Pearce, Rebecca Martindale, Rose Cuff, Sonia Marchionda, Scarlett Davidson, Daniel Gor, Tamara Layley, Jennifer E. Mcintosh
This rapid systematic review synthesises evidence on best practice for identifying, engaging, supporting and referring young people (≤25 years) with caring responsibilities for family or friends with mental illness or substance use concerns.