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Employers urged to self-assess support for working carers

The Federal Government is today launching an initiative to improve workplace support for employees who are also unpaid carers.

The Carer Inclusive Workplace Initiative (CIWI), a result of recommendations from last year's Jobs and Skills Summit, is being announced in Canberra this morning by Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth.

"Just as workplaces have adapted to accommodate parents caring for children, it is crucial that we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by carers and provide them with the support needed to thrive in their careers," Rishworth says...

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