HumanAbility Ltd

HumanAbility is proud to celebrate Children’s Week 2025, highlighting the theme ‘Everyone should know about Children’s Rights!’ As the Jobs and Skills Council for the Children’s Education and Care sector, we recognise the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. We also understand that a strong and skilled workforce is essential for creating environments where every child can grow, learn and thrive.  Join us in supporting our youngest Australians by cultivating spaces that nurture their well-being and potential. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRwA_Aim #HumanAbility #ChildrensWeek #ChildrensRights

HumanAbility Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Amy P., was thrilled to present at the Skills Tasmania Community Services and Health Sector Workforce event in beautiful Campbell Town, on the lands of the Tyerrernotepanner people. The event showcased many brilliant speakers and important conversations about workforce, training and skills needs, and the specific challenges in meeting demand across the aged care, disability and children’s education and care sectors. Key themes emerged, including the importance of opening workforce opportunities before the end of formal schooling, the value of traineeships and pre-job exposure and the need for co-design with industry. Issues around enrolments and completions were also discussed, along with a focus on recruitment and retention through migration pipelines, housing relief, school fee relief, cultural safety and more. Amy was also delighted to announce that HumanAbility will be launching a Tasmanian Workforce Network in early 2026. This will provide a formal structure for engagement with Tasmanian stakeholders and ensure that Tasmanian interests are well represented in national workforce priorities. More details will be shared soon. We are extremely grateful for the partnerships we have made across our work and for the expertise shared with us. A big thank you to Peta Sugden and Leanne Wallace from Skills Tasmania for the invitation to such a fantastic event. John Furness Andrew Hayward Geraldine E. #HumanAbility #CommunityServices #Health #Training #Skills

Jobs and Skills Australia has released its 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL). The OSL highlights occupations currently experiencing shortages within the Australian labour market, where employers are facing growing challenges in attracting and retaining skilled workers. HumanAbility contributed to this update through submissions made in both 2024 and 2025, drawing on data and advice provided by our stakeholders across the care and support sectors. We are pleased to see that the OSL now recognises shortages across Early Childhood Teachers, Room Leaders and Educators, Disability Support Workers, Team Leaders and Support Officers, Outdoor Leaders/Guides and all Registered Nurses. While several key roles have been recognised as in shortage, others have not yet been identified at the national level. The OSL is updated annually, guided by evidence from industry and workforce stakeholders. HumanAbility will continue consulting with stakeholders to ensure workforce shortages are accurately reflected in future updates. Explore the full 2025 OSL now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzFYprJG. #HumanAbility #JSA #OccupationShortage

Enrolments and Completions Research Project in-person consultations are now available. In these 2-hour in-person workshops, we will explore the findings from our Issues Paper and look at how and why students disengage from study. Your insights will help us identify what strategies could be used to strengthen learner participation and completion rates.   We have also developed a bespoke dashboard using NCVER data, including qualifications enrolments and completions across all our sectors. This dashboard allows for analysis at multiple levels, including student demographics, geographic status and trainer provider type.    ⬇️ Get involved and register for a workshop below! ⬇️ #HumanAbility

There's still time to register for an Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Qualification Review project consultation workshop!   Consultations begin next week and will be running in person around Australia, as well as online. Share your knowledge, provide feedback and help shape qualification reform.   Morning tea and lunch will be provided on the day. Attendance at our workshops also counts towards maintaining your industry currency. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g3qfRRtN #HumanAbility #OutdoorRecreation #OutdoorLeadership

HumanAbility is proud to recognise carers across Australia this National Carers Week, celebrating the theme, You are, know, or will be one. As the Jobs and Skills Council for the care and support sectors, we recognise the incredible contribution carers make to our communities and our national economy – with more than one in nine Australians providing unpaid care.   Carers support family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Anyone can become a carer at any time and their vital contributions deserve recognition and support. Learn more: https://carersweek.com.au #NationalCarersWeek #NCW25

HumanAbility proudly acknowledges World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme, Connect with your community. The care and support sectors play a powerful role in creating environments where people feel safe, seen and heard. They are central to supporting mental health and social and emotional wellbeing across our communities, from advocating for personalised care to encouraging wellbeing and connection.   Let’s keep the conversation going and embrace the power of connection as we work together to build a healthy and inclusive workforce. Mental Health Australia #HumanAbility #WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay #CareandSupport

HumanAbility Director of Training Product Development (Community Services, MH & AOD) Eleanor Ravenarki, Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Manager, Andie Moore and Technical Writer, Billy Brady, attended Ageing Australia’s National Conference on the Gold Coast last week. It was a pleasure to contribute to a panel discussion on the future of funding for training and the importance of the upcoming qualification reviews across aged care, disability, leisure and health. We were also delighted to launch the Career Pathways Framework, highlighting the diverse and rewarding roles within the aged care and disability sectors. It was fantastic to showcase videos of workers sharing their journeys into care and support work and where their careers have taken them. We hope these stories and resources will help providers attract and retain the passionate workforce our sectors need. Explore the resources here: https://lnkd.in/gAcrncUa #HumanAbility #CareerPathways #CareandSupport

The Early Childhood Australia National Conference is always a standout event for all involved in the education and care of children and this great tradition was continued this year.     HumanAbility CEO, Emma King OAM, Director of Training Product Development (Children’s Ed, Care & Rec & Sport), Michelle Csapo and Technical Writer, Georgi MacLeod, joined thousands from across the sector for three days focussed on 'Universal not Uniform: leading change, strengthening unity and honouring individuality.'    It was a privilege to hear from Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, the Hon Dr Jess Walsh and to hear her emphasis on the workforce. WA Minister for Education, Early Childhood Education and Preventative Health, The Hon Sabine Winton MLA, spoke about her deep passion for the early years and education. The emphasis from national and state governments on the importance of investing in the early years to give every child the opportunity for high quality, affordable and accessible early childhood education shone through.     It was a powerhouse of so many fantastic speakers across the conference including keynote addresses from Professor E. Jayne White, Professor Helen Milroy AM, Stacey Benge and culminating with a standing ovation for Dr Richard Harris.   Thank you to ECA for providing Emma and Michelle the opportunity to present on responding to workforce challenges with a focus on improving the training system.     A highlight as always were the HESTA Awards that recognise the fabulous work taking place across the sector. A huge congratulations to all finalists and the winners of these prestigious awards.     A massive shout out to Sam Page and the ECA team! Your leadership is phenomenal – what an incredible event.    Community Child Care Association Community Early Learning Australia SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Nicholas Howie Camille Furtado

HumanAbility Executive Director of Research, Workforce and Government Relations, Olivia Greenwell and Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Amy P., attended the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) Community Sector Summit on Monday 6 October at Melbourne Town Hall. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with sector leaders and explore the big picture issues shaping Victoria’s community sector and implications for future workforces, training and skills needs. It was great to hear from VCOSS CEO Juanita Pope, Dr Jill Gallagher AO, Ahmed Hassan OAM and others. Further inspiring reflections were shared by Treasurer Jaclyn Symes on investing in education and training, and Opposition Leader Brad Battin MP who emphasised the need to address crime prevention, housing and food security. Discussions and workshops focused on the key drivers of systemic change, including treaty, climate action, gender equality, violence prevention, early intervention and community strengthening and cohesion. Despite the challenges, the passion and purpose across the sector were clear, offering real optimism for the future of the community services sector in Victoria. Tania Farha Tash Wark Kira Clarke Nicole Bieske #HumanAbility #CommunityServices #FutureWorkforce