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Free resources for older people and those that are supporting them.

Easy-to-use free checklists to enable positive conversations on important issues. Download your free copies and feel free to share!

Independent advocacy for older people in the context of work and employment is crucial for safeguarding their rights, combating ageism, and fostering inclusive workplaces. Older individuals may face discrimination in the job market, including stereotypes about their abilities, outdated perceptions, and biases. Advocates play a pivotal role in challenging these prejudices, promoting equal opportunities, and ensuring that older workers are not unfairly excluded from the workforce. By advocating for age-inclusive policies and practices, advocates contribute to creating an environment where older people can continue to participate in the workforce based on their skills, experience, and merit. Additionally, independent advocacy helps address issues related to workplace conditions, retirement policies, and the transition to post-employment life. Advocates can support older workers in navigating workplace challenges, negotiating fair employment terms, and ensuring that they have access to resources for a smooth transition into retirement if desired. By emphasizing the importance of age diversity in the workforce, advocates contribute to a more equitable and supportive work environment, recognizing the valuable contributions that older individuals can make and dispelling stereotypes that may hinder their professional opportunities.

Informal advocacy can play a vital role in helping us all enjoy work in later life. If you or someone you care about would benefit from some form of advocacy, as they deal with issues that ageing the work place may bring up, the resources below are designed to help.