Literature review
Literature review on the abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disability and older people by carers
This report presents the findings from a literature review that investigates risk factors associated with neglect, abuse and exploitation of vulnerable groups and evidence of good practice to guide the development of resources to improve communications with and support to carers.
Report
2022 National carer survey: full report
This report provides an overview of national findings from the 2022 National Carer Survey regarding caring relationships, carers' experiences with services, paid work and health and wellbeing, as well as a deeper exploration of selected topics and diverse caring experiences.
Report
Preparing for the future: learning from the impacts of the COVID-19 response on older people, people with disability and carers in NSW
This background paper reviews key published evidence regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on older people, people with disability, and carers in New South Wales, in light of their increased risks of adverse outcomes.
Discussion paper
Repositioning respite in consumer directed service systems
This paper seeks to reposition the concept of carer respite within increasingly consumer-directed care service systems in NSW. It also aims to provide an evidence base to support the ongoing provision and funding of supports that enable carers to take breaks from the caring role within these existing models.
Report
2020 National carers survey: summary report
This survey report provides an overview of high-level national findings regarding caring relationships, carers’ experiences accessing services, carer health and wellbeing, and carer employment. Some state and territory comparisons are highlighted throughout to indicate national variation, with further comparative analysis between the states and territories and between various cohorts of carers to be completed in...