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Briefing 3: Flexible working is important, but employers need a broader workplace strategy for carers

How COVID-19 has created opportunities to better recognise and support carers in the workplace

Published Date: 8.3.2021

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

Carer inclusion Carer-inclusive workplaces COVID-19 Flexible work 5 minute read

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

View Publication Carer inclusion Carer-inclusive workplaces COVID-19 Flexible work 5 minute read

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
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Briefing 3: Flexible working is important, but employers need a broader workplace strategy for carers

How COVID-19 has created opportunities to better recognise and support carers in the workplace

Published Date: 8.3.2021

  • Author/ Authors

    Keith Townsend, Hugh Bainbridge, Rachel Matheson, Sarah Judd-Lam

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Matheson, R., Bainbridge, H., Townsend, K., & Judd-Lam, S. (2021, March 8). Briefing 3: Flexible working is important, but employers need a broader workplace strategy for carers. https://carersandemployers.org.au/uploads/main/News/CarersEmployers_Briefing_3-Carer-Workplace-Strategy.pdf

Long Summary

This briefing provides insight into employment practices that that will help make balancing paid employment and caring more sustainable for carers. This briefing advocates for workplace changes that will improve the lives of carers including flexible working options and gaining the support of managers and co-workers. The briefing outlines a number of steps for managers and employees to take in order to develop a more carer friendly work culture.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Recognises the difficulties that many carers faced when balancing their caring role and paid employment in the context of COVID-19
  • Provides insight into what to look for in a carer-inclusive workplace
  • Outlines how managers and employees are better able to achieve a carer friendly work culture

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Outlines how workplaces can support carers to sustainably balance work and care
  • Lists a range of resources for carer specific support

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