THE Federal Govt's second Budget coming down tomorrow will deliver a 15% pay increase for aged care workers across Australia.
The pay rise for aged care workers should benefit more than 250,000 people and reflects the intent of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's final report to improve remuneration for aged care staff.
"For too long, those working in aged care have been asked to work harder for longer without enough reward but with this Budget, that changes," emphasised Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells, shared that, "this $11.3b investment over four years will start from 01 Jul", with more TAFE, uni places, clinical placements, & visas.
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