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SCHADS Award update Impacts on pay rostering and workforce planning


SCHADS Award update Impacts on pay rostering and workforce planning

Employers covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award) are navigating a period of significant change.

 

This practical 30-minute webinar will provide an overview of recent and proposed SCHADS Award reforms, helping employers understand the implications for their workforce and workplace practices.

 

Key topics include

  • Changes affecting sleepover shifts and shift penalty rates
  • The National Minimum Wage increase effective from 1 July 2026
  • Up to 15% wage increase for Home Care Disability employees from 1 December 2026
  • Upcoming changes to the SCHADS classification and pay structure

 

Designed for employers in the social, community, home care and disability services sectors, this session will explore the potential impact on employee classifications, remuneration, rostering and workforce planning.

 

This session was originally recorded on 8 October 2026. This information was correct at the time of broadcast. This does not constitute formal legal advice. The Victorian Chamber accepts no liability for actions taken as a result of this broadcast.

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