Are you over 50 and looking for work?
atWork Australia offers specialised employment support for people aged 50+ living with a disability, injury or health condition.
Their team can help with:
• Identifying transferable skills and strengths
• Retraining and upskilling opportunities
• Personalised health, wellness and employment coaching
With tailored support at no cost, atWork Australia helps mature-age job seekers build confidence, find meaningful employment, and work towards a more independent and fulfilling future. Reach out to their team to learn more.
AtWork Australia is committed to helping individuals build a better future by connecting them with sustainable employment opportunities and ongoing support.
How atWork Australia can help
The team at atWork Australia understands that re-entering the workforce or changing careers can be an unnerving prospect, particularly for mature-age workers. They understand the anxieties around being over 50 and looking for work, and they're here to help.
atWork Australia offers Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly DES) from over 420 offices across Australia in convenient and accessible locations, making it easy to access support.
Their Inclusive Employment Australia team is ready to support people over 50 living with a disability, injury or health condition, connecting them with the right job and the right employer.
They can help people re-enter the job market, connect with prospective employers, and secure meaningful work that can make a real difference to their lives—all at no cost.
atWork Australia provides a holistic service designed to maximise each person's strengths and abilities, helping them achieve meaningful employment and make a positive difference in their lives.
Participants can benefit from:
Support from a dedicated Job Coach throughout their employment journey, helping them build a sustainable career.
Health and wellbeing coaching through Positivum™, atWork Australia's own program designed to improve overall wellbeing.
Access to a network of employer partners with job opportunities ready to be filled.
Ongoing support after starting work, tailored to individual needs for as long as required.
Access to in-house allied health professionals focused on building skills and abilities when additional support is needed.
Who does atWork Australia support?
atWork Australia supports Australians who are eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia and need assistance overcoming barriers to finding and keeping a job.
People may connect with atWork Australia independently or through a referral from Centrelink, a community organisation, a GP, or another medical professional.
Specialist support is available for people living with a:
Physical disability
Mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
Intellectual disability
Diagnosed medical condition
Learning difficulties
A lifetime of skills and experience
atWork Australia recognises that mature-age workers—those aged 50 and over—bring a lifetime of skills, knowledge and experience to the workforce.
Along with valuable experience, mature-age workers are often recognised for their reliability, strong work ethic and mentoring abilities, qualities that many employers actively seek.
Through its network of employer partners, atWork Australia helps connect mature-age job seekers with local employment opportunities, supporting them to find and maintain a role that suits their skills, goals and individual needs.
Reference: https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/iea/over-50-looking-for-work/