On 29 July, 31 mature aged graduates celebrated completing their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). But the real celebration is that most of the graduates are now working. The Reach, Train, Employ project, managed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria in partnership with RMIT University and Good Shepherd Australia and […]
Older Australians earn valuable qualification in Ageing and Disability during COVID-19 The first cohort of 31 mature aged graduates will receive their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) in partnership with RMIT University and Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand, as part of the Cities of Brimbank, Melton and Bacchus Marsh’s commitment in
Age-related bias and unlawful discriminatory practices still exist, with up to 30% of employers reporting they are reluctant to hire mature-aged workers (Australian Human Resources Institute study 2015). COTA Victoria is pleased to have had the opportunity to raise this issue in an interview with Matt Preston on ABC radio. Wennie van Riet, Team Leader
