Workers in Australia’s aged care sector: between historic gains and huge challenges

It has been a historic year for aged care nurses and workers in Australia. Following unprecedented pay rises, they are hoping the authorities will finally take serious steps to meet the needs of a sector in crisis.Read the full article

By Léo Roussel

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