Carers + Employers

The Carers + Employers program defines best-practice standards for supporting staff with caring responsibilities, and is the first initiative in Australia to formally accredit carer-friendly employers. The program has a network of national employers who share innovations and ideas for greater carer recognition, inclusion and support in the workplace.

Organisations that meet the Carers + Employers standards can be recognised as an Accredited Carer Employer. Becoming an Accredited Carer Employer contributes to staff wellbeing, workforce management and wider corporate social responsibility.

The accreditation framework comprises three levels of accreditation.

Level 1: Activate

Level 2: Commit

Level 3: Excel

This enables organisations to build from an initial level of support for carers in their workplace to embedding innovative strategies across the organisation.

Accredited employers and those in the process of gaining accreditation have access to resources to build and embed carer support including toolkits, information sheets, webinars and an e-learning module for managers. A Linked-In group shares information and ideas for carer support.

If you would like more information, or would like to apply to become an accredited carer-friendly workplace, visit the Carers + Employers website or email the team directly at info@carersandemployers.org.au