The Conversation

We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

Hal Swerissen is the Deputy Chair of the Bendigo Kangan Institute. In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care ...
The Conversation

Aged care workers have won a huge pay rise. What about the cleaners, cooks and admin staff who support them?

Matthew Xerri is affiliated with the Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing at the Griffith Business School, Griffith University. This month, the Fair Work Commission handed Australia’s aged ...
The Australian

Aged care workers given fourth pay rise after FWC finding

The move will mean a level two registered nurse – the most common level among registered nurses – will earn an extra $60.20 a week, while enrolled nurses will receive an extra $62.20 a week. Personal ...
Sydney Morning Herald

To attract the aged care workers we need, Australia must do something radical

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. If you or a loved one needs aged care right now, you’ll know it’s a time of great uncertainty in a system already complicated to ...