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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Work
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aging populations globally present underutilized workforces, termed 'hidden workers.'
  • In Australia, many older adults willing to work face employment challenges, contributing to a significant hidden worker demographic.
  • Addressing hidden worker challenges is vital for labor market needs, fiscal health, and equitable aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine how intersecting social identities (age, gender, health, etc.) influence hidden workforce participation and health outcomes in older Australians.
  • Compare health status between hidden workers and employed individuals to identify disparities.
  • Explore lived experiences of hidden workers, focusing on how intersecting disadvantages affect employment and health.

Main Methods:

  • An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was employed.
  • Phase 1: Online cross-sectional survey (n=1166) of hidden workers (>45 years) and current workers, collecting data on employment, health, discrimination, and social capital.
  • Phase 2: Semistructured interviews (n=30) with a subsample to explore lived experiences; Phase 3 involves data integration.

Main Results:

  • The online survey component has been completed as of September 2025.
  • Interviews (Phase 2) are currently in progress.
  • Integration of quantitative and qualitative findings (Phase 3) is scheduled for completion by mid-2026.

Conclusions:

  • This research will provide the first intersectional evidence on the health and employment challenges faced by aging hidden workers in Australia.
  • Findings will guide tailored policies to support re-engagement, reduce health inequities, and boost workforce participation.
  • The study aims to address skills shortages and enhance social and economic inclusion for older Australians.