New scheme to strengthen community sector workforce
Source: ACT. Minister for Community Services
"The ACT Government has become the first Australian jurisdiction to implement a Portable Long Service Leave Scheme to assist child care and community sector organisations with workforce retention. The Minister said the Government was delivering on its commitment to set up the scheme and would introduce a bill into the Legislative Assembly next week.
"In the Territory, the community sector is a vital industry, providing critical health and community services, and employing a significant portion of the workforce. The development of a Portable Long Service Leave Scheme by the ACT Government will strengthen the capacity and sustainability of the sector.
"It will also assist in developing more career options for community sector workers by facilitating movement between organisations and providing more variety in work with greater prospects for promotion. "