Older Australians more vulnerable to unemployment: report

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A new report from the Australian Council of Social Service found out that older Australians experience more challenges when looking for a job.

Older women are more vulnerable to unemployment and it’s more difficult for older Australians to go back into the workforce, particularly now with the pandemic. Organisations are asking the Federal and State governments to create more policies against ageism.

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Featured In Story: Sue McGrath – Senior Policy Advisor from EveryAGE Counts

First aired on The Wire, Friday 12 November 2021