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What we can do about the aged care worker shortage?

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

Published: 5 August 2024
  • national
  • 5 August 2024
  • The Conversation

Aged care providers can’t find staff and a crisis is brewing. If the problem isn’t fixed, there are serious risks to quality and access to services for older people who need support.

There are also broader social, economic and political consequences for undervaluing the rapidly expanding health and social assistance workforce.