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Discrimination has been a hot topic for some time now and rightly so, but most Australians would be surprised to know that Australian governments have made age discrimination lawful. When the Gillard government introduced enabling legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2013, it contained an amendment that banned anyone acquiring a disability at age 65 and over from accessing the scheme. This meant they were thrown into what has become the shambolic aged care system.
When we think of challenges faced by the not-for-profit sector, we tend to think about competing priorities such as funding, strategies, and programs. The propensity is to focus on organisational goals and achievements. And of course, that is essential. But what about the employees? If there isn’t the funding for professional development, team building and wellbeing, how will your staff refill their own cups after filling everybody else’s?
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