Australian Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells holds the hand of a resident during a visit to Goodwin Village Aged Care in Canberra, Thursday, May 4, 2023. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE
The Federal Government has announced it's set aside $11.3 billion dollars in the Federal Budget to help fund a 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers. It's also made some progress in securing support for its housing bill which has been stalled for months.
The Federal Government has announced it's set aside $11.3 billion dollars in the Federal Budget to help fund a 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers. It's also made some progress in securing support for its housing bill which has been stalled for months.
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