The Fair Work Commission has made an interim decision for an increase to minimum wages of at least 15 per cent for aged care workers in direct care roles on a number of different awards.
The Commission has announced a further process to consider timing, possible further increases for these workers, and whether to also grant a pay rise for aged care administrative and support staff.
The vision is for a better future for aged care workers with the intent to retain and attract enough staff to care for older Australians as the population ages.
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