Employers How can Australian employers improve support for carers? Take our survey Women’s Agenda has created a survey with Carers Australia to seek insights on how workplaces can better support carers at work.
Local Amanda Rishworth launches new national carer strategy to support three million unpaid carers A new ten-year National Carer Strategy has been released by the government today to better support Australia’s three million unpaid carers.
News & Views Visibility and recognition: Dalanglin Dkhar and the role of carers for people with disabilities Carers form an integral part of the lives of people with disabilities. About three million Australians – nearly 12 per cent of the population – are carers, and it’s more often than not women who perform unpaid caring duties.
Employers Good employers must listen and lean into the lived experience of employees with caring responsibilities Carers in Australia face all too many challenges in the workplace, making it essential for employers to step up and offer better support.
Business The opportunity for workplaces to better support carers Caregiving can be a 24/7 responsibility on top of a full-time job, so it’s critical to encourage transparent conversations in the workplace.
News & Views Employers, time to celebrate the pride of First Nations parents and carers NAIDOC week is an important opportunity for employers to celebrate First Nations team members, writes Emma Walsh.
Employers Millions of Australians juggle caregiving roles. Here’s how employers can support them For employers looking to make their workplaces more inclusive to caregivers, women with lived experience share advice on meeting their needs.
News & Views The Fair Work Commission denied an employee’s request to WFH. Is this a precedent? The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark decision that could impact remote work arrangements in Australia.
News & Views Albanese government launches new initiative to make workplaces more inclusive of carers A new workplaces initiative has been announced by the federal government, aiming to improve inclusivity in the workplace for unpaid carers.
News & Views A booming opportunity for employers to support caregivers The wider caring responsibilities of employees can too often be overlooked by their employers. We can change that.
News & Views Treasurers call to increase male participation in the care workforce Targeting more men to work in the care sector is one proposal the board of treasurers’ has submitted to address workforce shortages.
News & Views How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis- the earlier the better Here’s the best way to start the conversation around autism to help children be happy about who they are and accept their differences.
