Trainees to fill gaps in aged care workforce

Paid Home Care Traineeships are being launched in order to attract and upskill new talent in the aged care sector.

Trainees are set to be paid while undertaking a nationally recognised qualification in the aged care sector. Credit: AAP

Key Points

• Trainees are set to be paid while undertaking a nationally recognised qualification in the aged care sector
• The new talent development program is designed for people with little or no industry experience who want to start a career in home care
• The sector has estimated a requirement of over 100,000 additional support workers by 2028.

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