Carers

Raising the community’s voice is ensuring people with serious illness and those around them are accessing the best possible care

National Carers Week is a time to think about the unpaid work done by millions caring for loved ones with mental ill health and how we can support them

Among working-age adults, the provision of unpaid, informal caregiving is detrimental to mental health. And, around the world, this unpaid care is still largely carried out by women

Women still do the bulk of unpaid work at home while also holding down a job. A first-of-its-kind review finds it’s taking a toll on their mental health

Music and reading can help people living with dementia. Now an international trial is showing that specific programs can help carers deliver these benefits to their loved ones at home

New research finds urgent action is needed to maintain the sustainability of volunteer services supporting people with disability and their families

Carers and support workers in disability and aged care are crucial but survey research suggest their working conditions are taking a mental toll

Young people are stepping up to care for child relatives when families breakdown, but who is looking out for them?