On 9 March 2021, the National Skills Commissioner, Adam Boyton, was tasked by the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, to undertake an in-depth study on the factors affecting the supply and demand of care workers.

The study will examine the needs of the care and support workforce, in relation to aged, disability, veteran and mental health care, both in the near term and longer term to 2050.

The discussion paper outlines the scope and focus of the study, including existing work that will be used in the analysis. It also includes discussion questions to guide your responses on areas of the care and support workforce where a deeper understanding would assist in informing the study.