Research on Young Carers:
Bridging the Gap
Explore the vital research into the lives of young carers—an often overlooked group in New Zealand. Despite the significant role young carers play, their needs and experiences are under-researched compared to other countries. Our research page sheds light on the challenges they face, the gaps in current support systems, and the critical need for comprehensive studies to drive effective change. Discover how understanding and addressing these gaps can improve the lives of young carers and their families.
Who Cares About Us?
The Hidden Population of Current and Former Aotearoa/New Zealand young Carers Reflect on Their Experiences
Dr Lauren E. Donnan
This thesis sheds some light on the lives of NZ young carers, by sharing their stories, as told by young carers themselves.
An invisible population - Young Carers in Aotearoa New Zealand
Sue Hanna and Charlotte Chisnell, Eastern Institute of Technology, New Zealand
The paper argues that young carers are a vulnerable, invisible group who require recognition and respect.
New Zealanders aged 15-24 providing unpaid care for someone with a disability or illness
Lisa Underwood, Barry Milne, Lauren Donnan, Ofa Dewes
NZ Census data: Analysis of young carers in New Zealand