Australia's Aged Care Crisis: 35,000 Workers Needed
Update: 2025-12-02
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Australias aged care sector is grappling with a severe shortage of workers, with new data revealing a fourfold increase in the need for additional staff. The federal governments projections now indicate a requirement for thirty-five thousand more aged care workers this financial year, and nearly one hundred and twenty thousand by 2035-2036. This shortfall includes nurses, nurse practitioners, and personal care workers, with the latter being the most pressing concern. While waitlists for care have decreased due to fast-tracking of home care packages, one hundred thirteen thousand people are still waiting to be assessed, and another one hundred seven thousand two hundred eighty-one are not receiving full support. The government is working to improve pay and make aged care a more attractive career choice, but the lack of personal care workers remains a significant challenge.
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