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19 February 2010Older workers mean business – and a growing number of employers are reaping the rewards.

With Australia’s workforce changing rapidly, the smart employers are seeing the benefits that older workers can bring to their organisation.

This website showcases stories from the workplace featuring older workers and their employers. It also debunks common myths about older workers and offers strategies to attract and retain mature workers.

There’s a guide to the federal Age Discrimination Act, research and reports on older workers, publications for employers and other useful links and contacts.

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