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# What is age inclusivity?

##### Age inclusivity, also known as age diversity or age equality, refers to creating an environment where individuals of all ages are valued, respected, and included, regardless of their physical age.

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## How big a problem is age discrimination?

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### According to our Voice of Experience survey, 53% of all Australian’s aged 50+ have experienced age discrimination when applying for a new job and over 21% feel they are being discriminated against by their current employer.

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## Why should my organisation get Endorsed?

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### Becoming an Age Inclusive Endorsed Employer offers a number of benefits including access to resources and support, networking and most of all, a demonstration of your commitment to reduce the impact of ageism.  

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### Age Inclusive Endorsement costs $2,500 per annum

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## How big a problem is age discrimination?

 According to our Voice of Experience survey, 53% of all Australian’s aged 50+ have experienced age discrimination when applying for a new job and over 21% feel they are being discriminated against by their current employer.

## **Age discrimination is the last socially acceptable form of prejudice in Australian employment**

> One of the key issues limiting opportunities for people aged 50+ is the bias shown by employers.  Sometimes conscious, often unconscious, age discrimination needs to be addressed to enable Australians to continue to work effectively past 50 and to ensure that Australian organisations can fill role and skill gaps. 

## **Age discrimination is the last socially acceptable form of prejudice in Australian employment**

###### One of the key issues limiting opportunities for people aged 50+ is the bias shown by employers.  Sometimes conscious, often unconscious, age discrimination needs to be addressed to enable Australians to continue to work effectively past 50 and to ensure that Australian organisations can fill role and skill gaps. 

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### How big a problem is age discrimination?

 According to our Voice of Experience survey, **53%** of all Australian’s aged 50+ **have experienced age discrimination** when applying for a new job and over **21% feel they are being discriminated against by their current employer.**

### Why should my organisation get Endorsed?

 Becoming an Age Inclusive Endorsed Employer offers a number of benefits including access to **resources** and **support**, **networking** and most of all, **a demonstration of your commitment** to reduce the impact of ageism. 

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### How can my organisation become Endorsed?

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### How much does endorsement cost?

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