Carers at UTS

UTS has a strong commitment to carers, family-friendly practice and workforce diversity and inclusion.

The University provides a range of support programs, facilities and procedures to assist those balancing work and study with significant carer responsibilities.

If you are a UTS student or staff member with caring responsibilities you can access information about services and supports available to you in the following locations:

Carer + Employer Accreditation

UTS is recognised as a Level 1 Accredited Carer Employer, as part of the Carers NSW Carers + Employers program, recognising UTS is going beyond offering the minimum workplace rights to actively developing specific carer programs, whilst demonstrating ongoing promotion and celebration of carers and their valuable contribution to society. 

Supporting Yourself 

It is important to care for yourself while caring for someone else. This website lists a few external support resources for Carers.

https://headtohealth.gov.au/supporting-yourself/support-for/carers

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.