Promotional material Develop posters to promote understanding of carers and the Statement for placement around the workplace. Information on staff intranet about the Statement. Awareness campaign on special leave provisions and flexible work options available for employees with caring responsibilities. Develop a quarterly information sheet or newsletter with information on policy and programmes relating to carers and relevant activities undertaken by the Department. Information for the general public on public websites of departments and agencies to raise awareness of the Act and Statement for Carers. Carers Week promotions Carers can share personal stories or poems with staff on their intranet to raise awareness about how staff in their own department cope with the demands of caring. Develop programmes or workshops in partnership with key stakeholders such as Carers Australia, for staff to raise their awareness and understanding of the role of a carer. Information referral service for carers (Provision and promotion of) Provide information and referral services though agencies such as Families at Work at no cost to employees. This would be aimed at responding to, and answering queries employees may have regarding options for, and the availability of, care for children, care of elderly relatives and others including children with a disability. Support Group Establish a safe supportive space to meet other carers and discuss issues for working carers. after yourself” discussions or workshops for employees with caring responsibilities “Looking
Promotional material Develop posters to promote understanding of carers and the Statement for placement around the workplace. Information on staff intranet about the Statement. Awareness campaign on special leave provisions and flexible work options available for employees with caring responsibilities. Develop a quarterly information sheet or newsletter with information on policy and programmes relating to carers and relevant activities undertaken by the Department. Information for the general public on public websites of departments and agencies to raise awareness of the Act and Statement for Carers. Carers Week promotions Carers can share personal stories or poems with staff on their intranet to raise awareness about how staff in their own department cope with the demands of caring. Develop programmes or workshops in partnership with key stakeholders such as Carers Australia, for staff to raise their awareness and understanding of the role of a carer. Information referral service for carers (Provision and promotion of) Provide information and referral services though agencies such as Families at Work at no cost to employees. This would be aimed at responding to, and answering queries employees may have regarding options for, and the availability of, care for children, care of elderly relatives and others including children with a disability. Support Group Establish a safe supportive space to meet other carers and discuss issues for working carers. “Looking after yourself” discussions or workshops for employees with caring responsibilities
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