Age discrimination training

The Commission delivers two training packages in the area of age discrimination:

• Upholding the rights of older workers (half-day workshop)
• Upholding the rights of older workers (e-learning course)

Upholding the rights of older workers (face-to-face)

Training Overview

This half-day workshop aims to increase understanding of the benefits of employing older people and a multigenerational workforce. The training highlights practical ways of working with older employees to foster engagement and retention. Participants gain a deeper awareness of the nature of age discrimination in employment and learn practical ways of working within a multigenerational team. 

Learning outcomes 

• The workshop’s key learning outcomes are:
• Increased knowledge and understanding of the rights of older people
• Increased understanding about the nature of age discrimination in employment
• Increased understanding of the benefits of employing older people and a multigenerational workforce
• Dispel common myths and stereotypes about older people to change the way their contributions are valued in a work context
• Increased skills and confidence to develop and implement age-friendly work policies
• Ability to apply practical ways of working with older employees to foster engagement and retention

Each workshop is tailored to ensure the context is relevant to the particular jurisdiction and audience.

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Upholding the rights of older workers (e-learning)

This e-learning course aims to increase understanding of the benefits of employing older people and a multigenerational workforce and highlights practical ways of working with older employees to foster engagement and retention. Participants gain a deeper awareness of the nature of age discrimination in employment and teaches practical ways of working within a multigenerational team.

With support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice access to this e-learning course is free of charge.

Contact us

Contact us for training: training@humanrights.gov.au