What factors enable mid‐life carers to re‐enter the labour market in New Zealand?

Objective To assess the characteristics of carers and the caregiving situation associated with return to paid employment among older unemployed carers in New Zealand. Methods A baseline sample of 280 unemployed carers was identified from responses by people aged 55‐70 to the 2012‐2016 biennial waves...

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Published in:Australasian journal on ageing 2021-06, Vol.40 (2), p.154-161
Main Authors: Spijker, Jeroen J. A., Alpass, Fiona M., Allen, Joanne, Stephens, Christine
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