FOR YOUNG LEADERS IN AGE SERVICES
Why under 40? • Generation Y (or Millennials) will make up 45% of Australia’s entire working population by 2020. Five to seven career changes in a lifetime is the • Around 365,000 work the in age services industry. The average age of these workers is 47.7 years of age – 10 years higher than the current new average for Australian workers who are Australian workforce average willing to update their qualifications and • The Productivity Commission estimates that by 2050 the aged care workforce will need to have grown to 1.3 million. switch careers. • An estimated 60% of the existing workforce will reach retirement age over the next 15 years (ACAP, 2018) • Under 35s make up less than 25% of our clinical and allied health workforce • Research shows young professionals are looking for connection and ability to create positive impact throughout their career
17 different jobs over 5 different Generation Nagara-zoku careers Curling The people who are always doing two (Sweden) things at once (Japan) Millennials (US) Ken lao zu The generation that eats the old (China) Hays. (2013). Gen Y and the World of Work. KPMG. (2017) Meet the millennials FYA. (2017) New work mindset
Why focus on Next Gens?
Generations (at a glance) (millennials) Traditionalists Baby Boomers Gen X Gen Y Gen Z Year of Birth < 1946 1946 – 1964 1965 – 1979 1980 – 1994 1995 – 2009 73+ 72 – 55 54 – 40 39 – 25 24 – 10 Common Social WWII Moon Landing Dot Com Crash September 11 GFC Events 7 PMs in 10 years Music Record players Cassette tapes Walkmans / iPods Spotify CD players University 1 in 4 1 in 3 1 in 2 Degrees
Career Access pathways Student to experiences leaders Workplace attitudes Our Media own portrayal excuses Community perceptions What’s holding young people back?
Understanding complex cultural and industry issues On‐call rosters that might never seem to end and Family challenges where opportunities for arise for spouse's employment and children's education Staff shortages High clinical loads, particularly for sole practitioners Limited access to formal mentoring or supervisory relationships Difficulty accessing professional development activities or continuing education Limited career pathways Limited or no dedicated work time allocated for professional reading or study, and New graduates and sole practitioners possessing limited skills in service development
10% 63% leadership skills feel prepared for are under future challenges developed 39% feel valued and recognised How confident are young professionals + emerging leaders? PwC (2013). NextGen Study BlessingWhite (2016). Young Middle Managers Report
Who are Next Gen Leaders?
We are … Individuals under 40 , who are (or aspire to be) in leadership roles within the age services industry Clinical professionals (care workers, nurses, allied health) Non-clinical professions (IT, chefs, cleaners, managers, architects, lawyers) Entrepreneurs/business owners – and more.
What can we all do? • Create appropriate support networks • Provide extra training and education • Highlight the career pathways • Talk about YOUR why! • One size doesn’t fit all • ASK US!
How can Next Gen help?
Councils in WA, SA, QLD, NSW + ACT, NSW + VIC Opportunity for NT leaders to collaborate with us!
Adelaide – Oct 30 th Tasmania – Nov 11 th – Nov 15 th Perth State Forums Tickets now available!
It was such an amazing day, finding like minded and passionate people to connect with both personally and professionally was so motivating and encouraging for the future of our industry. :) … Easily the best event we have been to! – Rhiannon (VIC attendee) I truly appreciate being a part of such a wonderful and much needed initiative. I look forward to making some waves in our industry! “ – Alyssa (VIC attendee)
LASA Next Gen Leaders Are there other ways can your organisation be involved? We're here to support all aged care organisations to better connect with our Next Gen talent. • Highlighting your current superstars • Building solutions to the challenges we all experience in connecting between different generations, or • Helping us share the work you’re doing in intergenerational connection We want to hear it! We want to share it!
LASA Next Gen Leaders I'm keen to be involved in Next Gen ... but I'm over 40 While our initiatives are focused on those under 40, we are keen to have all ages involved in Next Gen. Some of our initiatives will not be age exclusive, plus your expertise and experience can help in: • Mentoring • Connecting and supporting Next Gen talent at events • Sharing our programs with your young leaders, and • Being involved in our co-design processes
Building Your Tribe Now is the time to prepare our Next Gen leaders for the future we all want to grow old in. Samantha Bowen Principle Advisor Next Gen samanthab@lasa.asn.au +61 488 123 125
NEXT GEN is an initiative of Leading Age Services Australia
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