Work / life balance

The Queensland public service recognises that achieving a balance between work and personal life can produce a happier and more effective workforce.

Our society has changed in a variety of ways, for example:

more diversity in family structures and a growing multicultural population
more diversity of attitudes and expectations about the roles of men and women in both work and personal life
higher participation of women in the workforce, education and training
an ageing population, and
understanding family responsibilities extend to caring for family members with a disability, chronically ill family members as well as children.

For more information on work/life balance:

Last reviewed 26 February 2007