'Historically undervalued' aged care workers get pay rise at last

Aged care workers across the country are tonight celebrating a historic pay rise.

Aged Care workers celebrate after being told their wages will rise Source: SBS

The Fair Work decision sees wages for some carers increase by 28 per cent - a move seen as overdue.

The Commission has approved an overhaul of the aged care awards system for 200,000 workers from July.

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