Care2Work Project

Care2Work Project

Care2Work is a Carer Investment Program that aims to build carers’ capacity to engage in paid work of their choice through provision of holistic, carer- focused employment support.

Individual support is available to carers and former carers in NSW, based on assessment and need and includes:

• Career coaching
• Assistance translating caring skills into workplace skills
• Resume development and review
• Linkage and referral to training programs, supports and carer-friendly networks
• Practical tips and strategies for carers navigating work and caring.

In addition to individual support, the Care2Work project is working to build relationships with employers and employment networks to raise awareness of carer needs and strengths in the workplace and further develop the platform of support for carers’ in employment.

For information and referral contact Care2Work Project Officer Alex Whyte on 02 92804744 or email alexandraw@carersnsw.org.au

The Carer Advantage: A webinar series empowering carers to achieve work goals

Carers NSW and TAFE NSW are collaborating to deliver a new monthly webinar series aimed at converting caring skills into education and employment pathways. 

Get the carer advantage

Join co-hosts Michelle (TAFE NSW Carer to Career Program) and Alex (Carers NSW Care2Work Project) as they explore opportunities for carers to utilise their lived experience, and excel in work and business.

Guest speakers

Hear from carers from a range of different employment settings, as they offer practical tips and strategies for navigating caring and work.

Webinar series program

• 11 August 2020 10am to 11am The Carer Advantage series launch
• 8 September 2020 10am to 11amConverting lived experience into formal attributes
• 13 October 2020 10am to 11amShifting to self promotion
• 10 November 2020 10am to 11am Culture as your asset
• 8 December 2020 10am to 11am Independence through enterprise

Register today

Visit the link below to register and to receive full series details

eventbrite.com.au/e/the-carer-advantage-webinar-series-tickets-113718910322

For more information

Alex Whyte, Carers NSW

alexandraw@carersnsw.org.au

02 9280 4744

To download a copy of the flyer click here.