Human Resources

A national survey to improve inclusion of neurodivergent workers is now open and aged care providers and workers are urged to take part.

As Australia marks National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), Mark Pearce, CEO of Volunteering Australia, has delivered a passionate call to action, encouraging the public to reflect on the vital role of volunteers in shaping stronger, more connected communities.

In the face of sweeping reforms, increasing community pressures, and a rising tide of psychological stress in the workforce, South Australian aged care leaders are highlighting the ways in which they have supported their workers. 

The number of mental health stress claims in the healthcare and social assistance sector has more than doubled in the last decade, leaving the workforce severely burnt out.

Aged care workers across Australia are under the most pressure in the months of June and December according to new insights from SuperFriend.

Workplace barriers continue to impact career opportunities for neurodivergent individuals with a lack of understanding and awareness perpetuating societal stereotypes.

As workforce pressures mounted, Esperance Aged Care Facility sought help through international recruitment and a partnership with healthcare employer HealthX.

The holiday season is when many Australians look forward to some much-needed time off work, family celebrations or a vacation. However, the aged care sector is one that never stops and while some may enjoy a brief Christmas shutdown, others will be working hard even on Christmas day. 

Twilight Aged Care has developed a unique recruitment pathway that taps into a talented Nepalese workforce and will offer two-way benefits to Australia and Nepal.

Businesses could find workforce reinforcements in a rich, untapped talent pool of around 113,000 Australians with a disability who are unemployed and looking for work, according to a new report.