Web resources: Disability and carers

This page contains selected web resources relating to disability and carers.

The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia

Based upon data from a national survey, conducted in 2006, of 1,002 carers who receive an Australian Government payment directed towards carers

The Families Caring for a Person with a Disability Study and the social lives of carers

This article introduces the 'Families Caring for a Person with a Disability Study', a collaborative project between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, describing its aims and methodology, and presents initial findings on the social lives of carers.

Supporting people with a disability and their families

Sexual assault and adults with a disability

This paper provides clear directions for future research and practice in responding to and preventing sexual assault among adults with a disability.

Promoting the healthy functioning of young children with developmental disabilities, and their families

Parents of adults with an intellectual disability

Parental intellectual disability and child protection: Key issues

Produced by the National Child Protection Clearinghouse

Parental disability and the threat of child removal

Increasing employment rates for Indigenous people with a disability

Looks at the effectiveness of both Indigenous-specific and mainstream Australian employment programs, as well as overseas programs.