Experiences and wellbeing of family members and carers, regarding PARCS across Victoria - Summary - MDSpire

Experiences and wellbeing of family members and carers, regarding PARCS across Victoria

  • By

  • Bridget Elizabeth Hamilton

  • Lisa Mary Brophy

  • Carol Ann Harvey

  • Ellie Fossey

  • Michelle Swann

  • John Reece

  • Emma Morrisroe

  • Victoria J. Palmer

  • Graham Nicholas Meadows

  • Cathrine Mihalopoulos

  • Long Le

  • Vrinda Edan

  • Justine Fletcher

  • June 16, 2026

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Objective:

To explore how carers experience the PARC service and their own wellbeing during and after engagement with PARC.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Carers rated the PARC service as highly satisfactory.
    • Interviewees expressed relief, gratitude, and a positive outlook on accessing PARC services in the future.
    • Carers reported improved wellbeing over time, experiencing respite and increased confidence in the care team.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • Limited sample size and diversity of participants.
    • Potential biases in self-reported data.
    Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

Experiences and wellbeing of family members and carers, regarding PARCS across Victoria

  • by Bridget Elizabeth Hamilton, Lisa Mary Brophy, Carol Ann Harvey, Ellie Fossey, Michelle Swann, John Reece, Emma Morrisroe, Victoria J. Palmer, Graham Nicholas Meadows, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Long Le, Vrinda Edan, Justine Fletcher

  • June 16, 2026

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