Aged Care – Reality Check Projects

Aged Care Work Value Case – June/July Increase for Direct Carers and Head Cooks

On 21 February the Fair Work Commission determined that an interim increase of 15% be applied to minimum wages for: Direct care and nursing workers under the Awards* Head Cooks (only the most senior chef or cook engaged in a facility) Recreational Activities Officers / Lifestyle Officers / Diversional Therapists It takes effect from or […]

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Aged Care Work Value Case

Aged care nursing, personal care and other workers are often paid at very basic award levels. Current funding models prevent employers from changing this even when they want to. The sector cannot attract nor retain all the skilled staff that are needed to care for Australians in residential aged care and those using home care services.