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The ageing population in Australia

Implications for the workforce

Published Date: 24.2.2018

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

Ageing Carer-inclusive workplaces Flexible work Open access Book

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

View Publication Ageing Carer-inclusive workplaces Flexible work Open access Book

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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The ageing population in Australia

Implications for the workforce

Published Date: 24.2.2018

  • Author/ Authors

    Katrina Radford, Geoffrey Chapman, Hugh Bainbridge, Beni Halvorsen

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Radford, K., Chapman, G., Bainbridge, H. T. J., & Halvorsen, B. (2018). The Ageing Population in Australia: Implications for the Workforce. In Work and Identity (pp. 39–54). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73936-6_4

Long Summary

This book chapter provides insight into Australia’s ageing population and the subsequent need to attract and retain an age-diverse workforce. The chapter provides an overview of the ageing population and the ageing workforce, addresses ageing and generational differences at work and discusses a range of practices to attract and retain an age-diverse workforce. Relevantly, this chapter also discusses how organisations can better support employees with eldercare responsibilities.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Identifies population ageing as a factor influencing the amount of workers juggling caring for an elderly parent and work
  • Makes a range of suggestions regarding more flexible work arrangements for carers
  • Discusses the various impacts that a caring role can have on employee wellbeing

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Identifies various practical solutions regarding how organisations can best cater towards an ageing workforce
  • Encourages workforce diversity and discusses its benefits
  • Suggests that flexibility in recruitment and retention policies could more effectively promote an age-diverse workforce

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