Aged care workforce Archives

Posted by Hal Swerissen | Jul 20, 2024 | Features | 0 |

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We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

by Hal Swerissen | Jul 20, 2024 | Features | 0 |

Aged care providers can’t find enough staff, putting care quality and access at risk. Why the workforce shortage exists and what can be done.

Aged care has a massive workforce force shortage that limits the availability and quality of services.

by Hal Swerissen | May 10, 2023 | What's new | 0 |

The 2023-24 budget gave aged care workers a much-needed pay rise, but meeting future demand will require bold reform of how aged care is funded.

by Hal Swerissen | Aug 29, 2022 | What's new | 0 |

Aged care needs tens of thousands of extra workers each year. Why overseas recruitment alone won’t solve Australia’s aged care workforce crisis.

by Hal Swerissen | Feb 1, 2022 | Features | 0 |

Aged care workers earn as little as $22 an hour. Why a one-off payment is a short-term political fix for a long-term failure on wages.