Contents

Executive summary

1. Introduction
2. Key findings

Introduction

1. Research design
2. Conclusions from the Stage 2 survey
3. The objectives of the Stage 3 qualitative research
4. Contents of this report

Understanding what drives interest in entering/re-entering the workforce

1. The fundamental drivers
2. Using the drivers to segment mature non-participants
3. The four segments of mature non-participants
4. Summary

Understanding responses to the inhibitors to entering/re-entering the workforce

1. Key points
2. The relationship between the inhibitors and the motivation to work
3. Personal or life situation issues
4. The Stage 2 survey findings
5. Job skill and workplace issues
6. The Stage 2 survey findings
7. CIAG issues
8. The Stage 2 survey findings
9. Summary

Increasing participation of mature non-participants in the workforc0

1. Key points
2. Enabling those who want to work to do so
3. Increasing interest in entering/re-entering the workforce
4. Summary
5. Information gaps

Research design

1. Overview
2. The sample
3. Recruitment criteria
4. Recruitment
5. The interviewing methodology
6. Cultural and ethical considerations

Appendix 1 Qualitative interview guide