Mable care factor
Do Aussies care? Discover why we’re most suited to support work and how tapping into your care factor can make for a meaningful career.
Care Factor Report 2023
For almost 10 years, we’ve helped connect independent support workers with those in need of help. So it’s no surprise to us that Aussies are a caring bunch, according to our Care Factor Report.
The Care Factor Report details how and why we care, and shows how to harness this care factor to help people with disabilities or older people in the community.
The future is full of potential for Aussies that care
The care and support workforce is arguably one of the most essential. It supports Aussies in living life to its fullest and with dignity.
With around 720,000 care and support workers expected to be needed by 2049–50*, the future is full of potential for those that care.
*National Care and Support Workforce Strategy, March 2022.
Key findings
52%
of Aussies say they’d consider becoming an independent worker in the future.
69%
of 26–35 year-olds would consider full or part-time independent work.
40%
of Aussies say they’d value a career helping people over high pay (34%).
Key findings
52%
of Aussies say they’d consider becoming an independent worker in the future.
69%
of 26–35 year-olds would consider full or part-time independent work.
40%
of Aussies say they’d value a career helping people over high pay (34%).
If you care, you’re halfway there!
The Care Factor Report explores how most of us are already doing tasks that support workers are paid for and reveals younger generations are more willing to take up support work.
The report clears up common misunderstandings around support work, such as earning potential, expenses, and tasks involved.
About the report
The Care Factor Report, commissioned by Mable, was independently researched by leading research agency, Researchify. The research sample was 1,000+ Australians aged over 18 years and is statistically representative of the nation based on the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. Of the respondents, there was a 50/50 balance among those who identified themselves as males and females and about 1% of those who identified as non-binary. The research was conducted via an anonymous online survey between 18–30 January 2023.
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How independent support workers use Mable
Community outings
Social support
Shopping
Sports and exercise
Housework
Meal Delivery
Meal preparation
Transport