The impact of caregiving on the health status of regional carers in Australia: Findings from a mixed-method study.

The health status of regional carers who are predominantly women is experiencing low levels of well-being. While many of these carers have initiated successful coping responses to the challenges of caring, there is an urgent need to increase the supports available to this population. As the recent National Disability Support Scheme is embedded, it is of importance to monitor if there are improvements in the health status of carers over time.