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Title Age discrimination / edited by Justin Healey
Published Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, 2013
Thirroul, NSW : The Spinney Press, [2013]
©2013

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Description 60 pages : coloured illustrations ; 30 cm
Series Issues in society ; volume 360
Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 360
Contents 1. Ageing and discrimination -- 2. Age discrimination at work -- Exploring issues: worksheets and activities -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- Web links -- Index
Summary Australians of all ages have a human right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else. In spite of such rights, age discrimination still occurs widely in Australia. People are often treated unfavourably because of their age, or because of assumptions made about people of that age. Common examples of age discrimination include preferring to hire younger over older workers regardless of competence, refusing to consider job applications from people over pension age, or sacking younger workers when they reach the age where adult wages will apply. There needs to be a huge shift in attitudes towards older workers, as Australia's population ages and in the process faces growing skills shortages. Workplaces need to learn to value the skills and experience of older workers. This book examines the growing size of Australia's ageing population and the issues older people face in relation to participation in the workforce and in society in general. What barriers do older Australians face, and what positive steps can be taken to eliminate age discrimination?
Analysis Australian
Age discrimination
Older workers
Employment participation
Ageing
Retirement
Age pensions
Superannuation
Stereotypes
Working conditions
Age Discrimination Act 2004
Legislation
Trends
Statistics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Audience For Secondary School students
Subject Age discrimination -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
Age discrimination in employment -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
Ageism -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
Older people -- Employment -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
Age discrimination -- Australia.
Age discrimination in employment -- Australia.
Older people -- Employment -- Australia.
Ageism -- Australia.
Author Healey, Justin, editor
ISBN 9781922084194 (paperback)