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SCHADS Award update: Impacts on pay, rostering and workforce planning

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SCHADS Award update: Impacts on pay, rostering and workforce planning

The SCHADS Award is changing, with recent updates and proposed reforms set to impact pay, rostering, workforce planning and compliance obligations. Join the Victorian Chamber for a practical webinar to understand what has changed, what is proposed and how your organisation can prepare.

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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.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your obligations and practical steps you can take now to prepare your organisation for the changes ahead. 

Who should attend?
  • Business owners and operators
  • HR professionals
  • People and culture leaders
  • Payroll and finance teams
  • Operations and workforce planners
  • Managers within SCHADS-covered organisations  
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