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Pay rise for aged care workers “will go a long way”

The Federal Government announced that it will provide a boost to aged care workers’ pay to the tune of $11.3 billion over four years.

Published: 4 May 2023
  • national
  • 4 May 2023
  • COTA NT

It will go a long way to ensuring Australia gets the quality aged care system we all deserve says Sue Shearer of COTA NT, the leading advocacy organisation for seniors in the Northern Territory.

“There’s no doubt the aged care workforce has been undervalued for far too long. This is a terrific announcement and one which will make a marked difference to the sectors’ ability to attract and retain quality aged care workers in the Northern Territory and in Australia.” Ms Shearer says.

“This funding boost can help ease the workforce pressures and ensure nurses are available 24/7 - a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care and something seniors have long advocated for.”