Calls to support over-65s who want to keep working

NEWS: More and more Australians are choosing to remain in the workforce for longer.

Seniors in classroom

Seniors in classroom Source: SBS

During this year's  (1-8 September), education advocates are calling on the government to develop a national education strategy that better meets the needs of older learners.

Census statistics released in 2017 revealed the number of over-65s in the Australian workforce had increased from nine per cent to 14 per cent in a decade, with the largest increase seen among women.

You can read this full story in English on SBS News .


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Published 3 September 2018 11:28am
Updated 3 September 2018 11:41am
By Peggy Giakoumelos
Presented by Tanu Attajarusit
Source: SBS News


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