Family members provide significant assistance to people with disability associated with arthritis and osteoporosis, to help them cope with their restrictions and continue independent living.The demand of caring can also have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of carers themselves. Primary carers of people with arthritis and osteoporosis brings together data to describe the role of caring. The information provided in this report should be useful to the broader community, policy makers and anyone with an interest in carers and caring issues.