Aged care workers’ 15% pay rise a start but higher increase is “beyond urgent”
If there is no significant pay increased for all aged care workers in the next six months, we could see three in four workers leave the sector.
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If there is no significant pay increased for all aged care workers in the next six months, we could see three in four workers leave the sector.
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