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Care to work?

Expanding choice and access to workforce participation for mature aged women carers

Published Date: 1.10.2012

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

Women Carer-inclusive workplaces Social connectedness Gender

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

View Publication Women Carer-inclusive workplaces Social connectedness Gender

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

All content is reviewed, edited and approved by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team, in line with our Submission Guidelines.


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Care to work?

Expanding choice and access to workforce participation for mature aged women carers

Published Date: 1.10.2012

  • Author/ Authors

    Bettina Cass, Trish Hill, Cathy Thomson

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Cass, B., Hill, T., & Thomson, C. (2012). Care to work? Expanding choice and access to workforce participation for mature aged women carers. Australian National University. https://devpolicy.crawford.anu.edu.au/public_policy_community/content/doc/Cass%20paper%2028-11.pdf

Long Summary

This report by the Australian National University recognises that many women undertake caring responsibilities. The report recognises how important the work that carers provide is, but acknowledges that this can come at a cost to carers' economic and social participation.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Provides demographic information regarding characteristics of mature aged carers
  • Outlines the impact of caring on employment and social inclusion
  • Outlines policies that may enhance carers’ social inclusion

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Outlines policies that promote flexible work environments that cater towards women who have caring responsibilities
  • Promotes the inclusion of carers in work, education, political spheres and the wider community
  • Outlines the importance of understanding current policies that may hinder the ability for mature aged women to balance work and care

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