Market Insights

31 Aug 2026
Article
NDIS Reform Will Reshape the Workforce Conversation — Not End It

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme is entering one of its most significant periods of change since its creation. Th...

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27 Aug 2026
Article
When an Interview Does Not Go to Plan: How to Recover and Move Forward

Job interviews can feel high stakes. You have prepared, researched the organisation and imagined yourself in the position - then y...

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07 Aug 2026
Article
Aged Care Pay Is Rising — But What Really Makes Great Aged Care Workers Stay?

Australia’s aged care workforce has reached an important moment. From 1 August 2026, the latest award wage increases took effect f...

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28 Jul 2026
Article
Social Work in Ireland and Australia: A Recruiter’s Perspective

By Gavin Carroll, Senior Recruitment Consultant, HiTalent Recruitment Having worked across the Social and Communities sector, I h...

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20 Jul 2026
Article
Returning to Work After a Break: Why It Feels Harder Than You Expected

There's something strange about holidays. For weeks leading up to them, we're counting down the days. We finally switch off, spen...

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07 Jul 2026
Article
NAIDOC Week 2026: Celebrating 50 Years of Deadly

Each year, NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for Australians to celebrate, recognise and learn from the rich histories, cultures...

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22 Jun 2026
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HiTalent Question of the Week Q: Beyond flexible working, what are employers looking for in candidates in 2026- and what are candidates now asking employers?

HiTalent Question of the Week Q: Beyond flexible working, what are employers looking for in candidates in 2026- and what are can...

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15 Jun 2026
Article
Stop Letting Budget Underspend Go to Waste

It's that time of year again. Finance teams are reviewing budgets. Department heads are looking at forecasts. And across Austra...

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01 Jun 2026
Article
SCHADS Award Wage Increase Coming This July: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

The annual SCHADS Award wage increase is fast approaching, with updated minimum pay rates expected to take effect from the first f...

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25 May 2026
Article
National Reconciliation Week in Social Care: Moving Beyond Awareness to Action

Every year from 27 May to 3 June, Australia observes National Reconciliation Week (NRW) — a time to reflect on our shared history,...

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05 May 2026
Article
Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026: What It Means for the Social Care Workforce

The NSW Government’s Community Living Supports (CLS) 2026 program marks one of the most significant shifts in psychosocial support...

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04 May 2026
Article
What NSW Portable Long Service Leave Means for Not-for-Profit Employers (and When Your First Payment Is Due)

The introduction of Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) in NSW is one of the biggest workforce changes the community services secto...

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