Aged care workers to receive $1.2 billion pay rise

Aged care workers to receive $1.2 billion pay rise NEWS Aged care workers to receive $1.2 billion pay risePosted March 5, 2013, by Molly Wiltshire-Bridle The federal government has announced that it will spend an additional $1.2 billion over four years to raise the wages of aged care workers. The incentive comes amidst longstandingcalls for improved labour conditions for Australias 320,000 aged care workers, including personal carers, enrolled nurses and registered nurses. Aged Care Minister Mark Butler is expected to announce further details today, but has expressed confidence that the increase represents positive progress under the aged care sectors Workforce Compact. The compact is a key component of the governments $3.7 billion aged care reform package and delivers on our commitment to better pay and conditions for Australias aged care workers, Butler told The Sydney Morning Herald. With projections that up to 25 per cent of Australias bevlkerung will be aged 65 or over by th e year 2056, an estimated 827,000 aged care workers will be required. The government hopes that the pay rise will play a role in bolstering the industrys workforce. We know that most Australians who pursue a career in aged care do it for much more than the financial reward, but pay rises of that level are a big incentive to work in this secure and growing industry, Butler said. A better paid, better skilled and better trained workforce will underpin a more responsive system that provides older Australians with quality care. Take advantage of these government incentives by enrolling in an online aged careor nursingcourse.Graduate Certificate of NursingStudy modezugreifbarPayment optionsFEE-HELPUpfront paymentCourse guide+ FREE eBrochureEnquire Online Enquire OnlineNursing ResourcesPharmacy assistant sample resumeEnrolled nurse sample resumeCareer Insider StoriesAziza Sahib - Registered NurseAziza Sahib - Registered NurseInterested in becoming a?Disability Support WorkerAged Care Wo rkerCommunity Care WorkerPersonal Care AssistantTherapy AidePopular Career Searchespalliative care courses for enrolled nursescertificate iii in home and community care melbourneacute care training onlineain acute care coursecritical care nursing coursesNursing CoursesGraduate Diploma of NursingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMaster of NursingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineDiploma of CounsellingEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMolly Wiltshire-BridleRelated ArticlesBrowse moreAllied HealthHealth5 Reasons To Study NursingMost of us are aware of how important nurses are to modern health care. There are fewer professions more necessary especially in an ageing population or more respected.Allied HealthMidwiferyThe Hunt is On for Australias Best NurseNominations for the 2018 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards have opened, with communities asked to shine the spotlight on Australias most over-worked and under-rated worker the nurse.Aged CareWORKFORC E TRENDSAged care workers demand pay riseAustralian aged care workers have lodged a claim for a 60 per cent pay increase a rise that would add up to $10 an hour to the hourly wage.