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Urgent calls to boost and better support aged care workforce

A worker in Aged care
Source: SBS

Australia's ageing population means there's a rapidly growing need for workers in the aged care sector. Even now, the sector faces severe staff shortages, relying more than ever on temporary migrants to plug the gaps. But there are calls for the Federal Government to boost the local aged care workforce, with claims the rapid turnover of temporary workers is giving employers no incentive to improve wages and conditions.


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By Rena Sarumpaet

Presented by Adel Danno

Source: SBS


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Australia's ageing population means there's a rapidly growing need for workers in the aged care sector. Even now, the sector faces severe staff shortages, relying more than ever on temporary migrants to plug the gaps. But there are calls for the Federal Government to boost the local aged care workforce, with claims the rapid turnover of temporary workers is giving employers no incentive to improve wages and conditions.



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