Australia Raises Aged Care Wages 28% to Combat Staffing Crisis
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MARCH 18, 2024
Australia’s Fair Work Commission has mandated wage increases of up to 28% for aged-care workers. The move by the federal government is a step towards addressing workforce shortages in the care sector. However, experts warn that this alone will not be enough to meet the growing demands of an aging population. According to a report published by The Conversation , the number of people over the age of 80 is expected to triple in the next 40 years.
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