Abstract
ILO Convention 156, signed by the Australian Government, seeks to enable workers with family responsibilities to work without discrimination. Family responsibilities for care of elders were investigated in a study of 8662 employees from 5 organisations. Between 15 and 33% of employees had elderly parents dependent on them and between 50 and 66% expected eldercare to be a problem for them in the next 15 years. There was little difference in proportions with eldercare responsibilities and those caring for pre‐school aged children. Gender of the employee was not a significant factor in taking leave for eldercare. Policies and practices to deal with eldercare are discussed.
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