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Briefing 1: Working remotely can work for carers

What employers have learned from COVID-19 and how they can champion change

Published Date: 20.9.2020

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

Remote work Workplace entitlements COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work 5 minute read

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

View Publication Remote work Workplace entitlements COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work 5 minute read

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Briefing 1: Working remotely can work for carers

What employers have learned from COVID-19 and how they can champion change

Published Date: 20.9.2020

  • Author/ Authors

    Sarah Judd-Lam, Rachel Matheson, Marian Baird, Myra Hamilton

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Matheson, R., Judd-Lam, S., Hamilton, M., & Baird, M. (2020, September 20). Working remotely can work for carers. https://carersandemployers.org.au/uploads/main/News/CarersEmployers_Briefing1-Remote-Work-Sept-2020.pdf

Long Summary

This briefing explores the unique opportunity provided by the COVID-19 pandemic for carers to access more flexible ways of working. Many carers have reported that working from home works for them, resulting in working from home opportunities advancing the workforce participation of carers.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • There are both benefits and disadvantages of working from home for carers
  • Working from home or close to home may be necessary in order for carers to carry out their caring responsibilities (such as dropping off or picking up the care recipient from school or respite services, supervising medication or responding to an emergency)

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Greater awareness among employers has highlighted to managers the challenges faced by carers in balancing their caring responsibilities and paid work
  • Carers need more flexibility and support in their workplaces
  • Employers may be able to integrate working from home into ongoing workplace arrangements beyond the pandemic

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