It’s Aged Care Employee Day
Aged Care Employee Day, celebrated on 7 August, is a chance to say #ThanksforCaring to the more than 500,000 aged care employees who work tirelessly to support over 1.5 million older people receiving care in Australia.
Stepping up, providing respectful care, and doing a job that truly matters, is something to be admired and celebrated.
To ensure the aged care workforce is supported and continues to grow:
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we have already delivered a 15% award wage increase for aged care nurses and personal care workers, following the Fair Work Commission's interim decision in 2022
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we have also committed to supporting the Fair Work Commission's recent decision for further award wage increases to benefit many aged care workers, including laundry hands, cleaners and food service assistants who are also integral to aged care.
Learn more about Aged Care Employee Day on the Aged & Community Care Providers Association website.
Let's change aged care, together
Every Australian should feel confident about accessing high quality and safe aged care, when and where they need it.
The changes mean Older people will have greater choice and control, services that respect and meet their needs, and support to stay independent as they age.
To find out more and help design the changes, visit the Get Involved page or call 1800 318 209.