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'Secret' report handed to former government predicts shortage of 100,000 carers within five years
2 years, 3 months ago

'Secret' report handed to former government predicts shortage of 100,000 carers within five years

ABC  

Australia will have an expected workforce shortfall of more than 100,000 carers within five years with the gap to more than double by 2050, according to a new "secret" report handed to the former government last year. Key points: The aged care sector faces a shortfall of 100,000 workers within five years Labor has accused the former government of keeping …

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Government to rely on antivirals to protect against winter wave of COVID in aged care, as defence support ends
2 years, 5 months ago

Government to rely on antivirals to protect against winter wave of COVID in aged care, as defence support ends

ABC  

Federal Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the government has come up with a plan to protect aged care residents from the COVID wave set to sweep the country. Key points: More than 800 aged care homes are facing COVID outbreaks The government hopes supplies of antivirals will protect residents through winter Defence personnel will exit the sector next month …

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Reaping the potential of the female workforce
2 years, 10 months ago

Reaping the potential of the female workforce

The Hindu  

The large-scale adoption of digital and smartphone technologies and the increased need for personal care for the sick, elderly and children have opened up employment opportunities, especially for women. Women also form a significant proportion of the workforce in the education sector in India, especially in primary education and early childhood care. Not only would greater investment in better health …

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Australian Defence Force to be sent into aged care facilities to ease staffing pressures
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Defence Force to be sent into aged care facilities to ease staffing pressures

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government will send the Australian Defence Force into aged care homes to ease severe staff shortages in the sector. Key points: Up to 1,700 Defence staff will be sent to help aged care workers The ADF will provide clinical and logistical care, as well as carrying out general duties The government maintains the ADF …

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Fears of aged care industry exodus as unions slam cash payments for workers
2 years, 11 months ago

Fears of aged care industry exodus as unions slam cash payments for workers

ABC  

The federal government is being warned that one-off cash payments to aged care workers will not stem a flood of staff leaving the industry. Key points: Aged care workers across the country are set to receive two $400 payments Unions have called the payments "insulting" The Prime Minister will announce the payments in a speech at the National Press Club …

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Child care is set to be a key issue at the next federal election. So what might it look like?
3 years, 10 months ago

Child care is set to be a key issue at the next federal election. So what might it look like?

ABC  

Child care is shaping up to be a key issue at the next federal election, with parents wanting to know if it will become more accessible and affordable. Key points: Child care is set to be a key issue at the next federal election, with economic and social reasons for change The Coalition is yet to commit to any major …

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Childcare costs keeping parents out of work and hurting the economy
4 years, 2 months ago

Childcare costs keeping parents out of work and hurting the economy

ABC  

Kate Olivieri and her husband know only too well the cost of child care in Australia. Key points: Caps on the childcare rebate, loss of family benefits and the tax system mean that some "second earners" would be working for nothing on a fifth day Economists point to this as a key reason why Australia has a high rate of …

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