When Labor announced it would subsidise higher wages for childcare workers, it put pay rises for low-pay sectors, such as aged care, on the agenda. But Labor has quickly stepped in to hose down speculation it would extend the pay rises to aged care workers, at least until after the findings of the royal commission...
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High-quality medical and health care delivered by doctors and nurses must reside at the heart of the Australian aged care system, says the President of the Australian Medical Association.
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Aged care workers say financial disparity is only one part of the Higher Everyday Living Fee debate. They describe the emotional toll on residents who miss out, the hurt felt by the “have nots” group, and the distress of staff forced to enforce a divide between people they care for.
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