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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.

For help using the Research Library, click here.

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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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Physical health

    8.7.2016

    Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers

    Kate Thomas, Carole James, Timothy Broady

    This research explores the manual handling needs and practices of primary carers and makes recommendations regarding education and support with equipment purchasing and use.

    Chronic illness Education Health Caregivers Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative study
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    5.2.2016

    A longitudinal population-based study of carers of people with psychosis

    Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Carol Harvey, Andrew Mackinnon, Lynette Joubert

    This study aimed to investigate the health and wellbeing of carers of people with psychosis.

    Psychosis Mental health carers Longitudinal Peer-reviewed journal article
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    30.6.2015

    “How can I take a break?”

    Timothy Broady, Katherine Stone

    This article focuses on the experiences of carers who care for care recipients with mental health issues. The study found that carers of people with mental health suffered poor mental health themselves.

    Mental health carers Mental health Wellbeing Support services Survey
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    12.3.2014

    An exploratory study of the profile and perceived needs of people with mental Illness who are caring for young children in Singapore

    Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Cheng Lee, Lilian Mark

    This article examines the needs of individuals living with a mental illness who are caring for a young child.

    Children and young people Mental illness Carer support sector Parents Peer-reviewed journal article Survey
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    2.1.2013

    I feel your pain

    Carol T. Kulik, Christina Cregan, Hugh Bainbridge

    This article explores the experiences of people with disabilities in the workplace, and the subsequent impact on both the care recipient’s and carer’s psychological wellbeing

    Mental health carers Work and care Peer-reviewed journal article Quantitative data Survey
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    25.7.2012

    The experiences of Australian parents with psychosis

    Linda Campbell, Mary-Claire Hanlon, Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Stefania Paolini, Melanie Stone, Cherrie Galletly, Helen J Stain, Martin Cohen

    This article examines the experiences of Australian parents living with psychosis.

    Psychosis Parents Mental health Family caregivers Peer-reviewed journal article Survey
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    1.11.2011

    Supporting informal caregivers of people with advanced cancer

    Anna Ugalde, Meinir Krishnasamy, Penelope Schofield

    This study explored how services can best support carers of people with advanced cancer.

    Cancer Carer support Carer support sector Peer-reviewed journal article Literature review
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Physical health

    22.5.2011

    Caring for others, but not themselves

    Michelle DiGiacomo, Patricia M. Davidson, Robert Zecchin, Kate Lamb, John Daly

    This article looks at the way in which caregiving roles impact women's cardiovascular heath.

    Physical health Women's health Open access Peer-reviewed journal article Survey
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Prevention and early intervention

    10.12.2010

    Falls in older people receiving in-home informal care across Victoria

    Claudia Meyer, Briony Dow, Belinda E Bilney, Kirsten J Moore, Amanda L Bingham, Keith D. Hill

    This article explores fall risks among older people and the subsequent impacts this has on care recipients and their carers.

    Older people Informal carers Mental health Older adults Peer-reviewed journal article Quantitative data
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  • Carer health and wellbeing, Mental health

    10.7.2009

    The subjective well-being of people caring for a family member with a severe disability at home

    Robert Cummins

    This journal article provides insight into the wellbeing of those caring for a relative with a severe disability.

    Home care Disability Wellbeing Peer-reviewed journal article Qualitative data Quantitative data Review
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