MasterCraft Series - Building Age-Inclusive Workplaces - Practical Strategies for the APS
Australia’s workforce is undergoing profound demographic transformation, yet ageism remains one of the most prevalent and accepted forms of discrimination in Australian workplaces.
In this MasterCraft session, Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM will share insights from recent research and practice on building age-inclusive workplaces. Drawing on the Australian Human Rights Commission’s work, Robert will outline practical strategies APS leaders and employees can implement to combat ageism, support career development across the lifespan, and unlock the economic and social benefits of an age-diverse workforce. The session will provide actionable guidance for creating workplace cultures where capability – not age – determines opportunity.
*Please note this event will be recorded. You can view this video and other MasterCraft Series events here.
Presenter
Robert Fitzgerald, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Human Rights.
Robert Fitzgerald AM was appointed as Age Discrimination Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission in April 2024.
Mr Fitzgerald is a highly respected lawyer, human rights and social justice advocate, and a leading figure in public and social policy areas. He has extensive experience in promoting child and adult safeguarding responses to abuse.
He was the inaugural NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner since 2019 having served as a Commissioner on the Royal Commission into the Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. He was previously an Australian Productivity Commissioner, NSW Community and Disability Services Commissioner, and Deputy Ombudsman.
He was the inaugural Chair of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Advisory Board having served on NGO boards for over 40 years.
Facilitator
Anthony Dusan, APSC
Participant benefits
- Understand the business case for age inclusion and how Australia’s ageing workforce is creating new opportunities and challenges.
- Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to address ageism and build inclusive workplace cultures.
- Gain insights into policy and practice reforms that support workers across the life course.
Suitable for
All Staff
Category and User level
This learning experience aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.