Pay rise welcome, but frustration in delay
The provider peak acknowledges that aged care workers will be disappointed at hearing that their pay rise will be on-hold...
Gerard Hayes
Stakeholders reject plan to delay pay rises
The government’s proposed timeline for funding the latest pay rises is will “slow the urgent tasking of attracting and retaining...
Not all aged care work of equal value: FWC
Non-direct residential aged care workers deserve a pay rise of between 3 and 7 per cent, the Fair Work Commission...
FWC decision a first step, but case unfinished say stakeholders
“Moving in the right direction, but more to do,” is the initial reaction from Health Services Union national president Gerard...
Government’s FWC submission widely praised
The aged care provider peak body and sector unions have welcomed the Federal Government’s submission this week to the Fair...
Union proposes tax to fund universal aged care
The Health Services Union is calling for a Medicare-style levy to fund Australia’s aged care system. However, a former aged...
Home care workers suffering abuse, injuries
Almost one in two home care workers have suffered a workplace injury, more than half have been abused and almost...