The government has failed to commit to funding higher wages for aged care workers in the budget, attracting disappointment but not surprise from the sector.
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An epidemiologist is asking vulnerable Victorians to consider a self-imposed lockdown as the Omicron outbreak reaches its peak. He also revealed that the virus may be “relatively harmless” within the next year.
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As Melbourne grapples with outbreaks in aged care homes, there is growing concern for the 15% of aged care residents who remain unprotected. The Department of Health has issued a reminder to staff that they should not work between aged care facilities, and also for families to please give consent.
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