Austin-Olsen is particularly interested in the ethical dilemmas facing families and care providers of people living with mental handicaps. She is keen to know what ethical challenges families and care providers face, how they resolve their dilemmas in the area of health care and what supports they use or wish they could use. She has defined health care broadly. It includes physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Individual input to the project can provide valuable and meaningful information to others.
Confidentiality is respected throughout the project.