Carers WA was pleased to meet with Carers NSW CEO Elena Katrakis to officially hand over their Level 2 COMMIT Accreditation in being a Carer Friendly Employer.
Congratulations Carers NSW on successfully meeting all requirements to achieve Level 2 – COMMIT. We look forward to seeing how Carers NSW continues to build on their commitment to carers in the workplace.
Carers + Employers program is a project led by Carers NSW funded by the NSW Government. In WA, the program is represented and delivered by Carers WA & funded by the Dept. of Communities.
The Carers +Employer program centres on 5 Key Focus Areas across 3 levels of accreditation:
1. Carer Recognition
2. Policies and Procedures
3. Capacity Building
4. Communication and Awareness
5. Practical Workplace Support
Level 1 – ACTIVATE: Organisations become familiar with the minimum workplace standards and begin to develop carer friendly workplace policies and practices.
Level 2 – COMMIT: Organisations build on Level 1 – ‘Activate’ to provide clear actions and pathways to improve and embed carer friendly workplace practices.
Level 3 – EXCEL: Organisations focus on showcasing excellence and best practice of carer friendly workplace practices. At this level, carers are included and positioned as key stakeholders within the organisation.
To find out more about our Carer Friendly Employer program click here.
