Carer-in-Residence
The Carer-in-Residence is a unique role at UTS, providing an exploration of how to deepen and ground carers research with the lived experience of a carer. Originally based within the Centre for Carers Research (and now hosted by the Carer Knowledge Exchange), the role provides flexible, respectful work to a promising researcher who is also a carer.
As an experimental approach to providing flexible work opportunities for carers, it is hoped the learnings will assist in establishing future Carer-in-Residence positions across a diverse range of workplaces and institutions.
Establishing a Carer-in-Residence role?
Are you a visonary employer interested in learning more about establishing a 'Carer in Residence' role? The former Centre for Carers Research C-i-R, Leila Frijat, has created a toolbox to walk you through the process and practices needed to establish a Carer-in-Residence in your own organisation. Packed with lived experience, wisdom, helpful guides, checklists, links and sample recruitment tools - this Toolbox makes it easy for you.
Access the Toolbox here
Contact carersresearch@uts.edu.au to find out more.
UTS Carers-in-Residence: Leila Frijat & Tania Teague. (Left to Right)
Reflections and Learning: Leila Frijat
In July 2020 Leila Frijat became the second UTS Carer-in-Residence following in the giant footsteps of Tania Teague following her 14 month residency.
Like Tania, Leila shared her experience within the role, asking the question:
- How has being a Carer-in-Residence changed me?
The UTS Carer-in-Residence recorded her reflections in a learning blog, documenting the story of the role and her shifts in thinking.
Learn more about Tania and Leila's experiences in the role in their blog.
Learn more about the UTS Carer-in-Residence position
Tania Teague: hi I'm Tanya I'm a carer for my mother and I work at UTS. At UTS I'm able to work flexibly at home and in hours that suit me.
Priya Viswanthan: UTS is absolutely a carer friendly workplace we value our carers we want carers to feel respected and included in our university community. We offer flexible work arrangements to staff and we also offer support to students who are caring for loved ones.
Paula Gleeson: We want all of our student carers at UTS to access all the services that are available so that they can have the educational experience that their peers have.
Tania Teague: I find working at UTS rewarding and fulfilling because they value my experiences as a carer
