Returning to work or looking to enter the workforce can provide carers with enormous purpose, self-confidence and financial independence. This brand new support program designed for carers and delivered by our Vocational Navigator team supports carers to build confidence in applying for and successfully obtaining employment, volunteering work or study.
Supported vocational programs
This program comprises of four 2 hour sessions that will provide carers with information and tools to start to explore whether returning to the workforce, or entering it for the first time, is right for you. Each of the sessions includes information and activities that will help carers to build confidence and make an informed decision about planning to enter paid employment. Each participant will have access to a Vocational Navigator who will provide them with support throughout the program.
- Session One: Understanding Your Unique Strengths as a Carer
- Session Two: Exploring Career Options and Pathways
- Session Three: Overcoming Barriers and Building Confidence
- Session Four: Taking the Next Steps: Action Planning and Ongoing Support
This program comprises of four 2 hour sessions that provide carers with the information and tools to confidently start to look for work. Each of the sessions includes information and activities that will help to build confidence in applying and successfully obtaining employment. Each participant will have access to a dedicated Vocational Navigator who will provide them with support throughout the program.
- Session One: Unlocking Your Potential: Identifying Transferrable Skills and Building Confidence
- Session Two: Presenting Your Best Self: Resumes, Cover Letters and Compliance
- Session Three: Mastering the Job Search: Interview Skills, Presentation and Technology
- Session Four: Securing Your Future: Job Offers, Negotiations and Workplace Success
Individual vocational programs
Individualised programs have also been designed for carers who are looking to hone their skills in a particular vocational discipline. From Effective Resume Writing to building Professional Social Connections, carers have a range of options including:
- Effective Resume Writing
- Interview Techniques
- Presentation Tips
- Managing at Home
- Managing Transitions
- Getting the Balance Right
- Employment Financial Supports and Benefits
- Professional Social Connections
Carer inclusive workplace
Wellways is recognised as an organisation committed to carer inclusivity in the workplace. To learn more about the Carer-inclusive Workplace Initiative visit carerinclusive.com.au.
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Contact us
Our teams are available 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday.
After hours support is available 8pm – 8am Monday to Friday; and 24/7 Saturday and Sunday
To speak with one of our team members and for 24/7 emergency care respite, call 1800 422 737.
Carer Gateway enquiries
For general enquiries, complete this form and one of our friendly team members will get back to you as soon as possible.
Translation services and resources
If you are more comfortable having a conversation in a language other than English, you can use the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS).
TIS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is accessible from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call on 131 450. TIS can translate in more than 150 languages.
Further translated resources are available via the Carer Gateway Website.
Our service delivery partners
Carer Gateway is a national service funded by the Australian Government.
For more information visit the Australian Government Carer Gateway Website.