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Health Union says most aged care workers face 'crushing workloads'

Exhausted health care worker leans against a wall

Exhausted health care worker leans against a wall Source: Getty

Four-in-ten aged care workers plan to leave the sector within five years, according to the largest ever survey of the workforce, due to pressure of work.



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