AGED CARE SECTOR IN CRISIS
AGED CARE SECTOR IN CRISIS
A recent article in The Australian, discusses the potential risks and challenges that may arise due to the Australian government’s election promise to provide 24/7 nurses in residential aged-care homes. Interestingly, some Labor MPs have raised concerns that the target may not be achievable by 1st July 2023, due to severe workforce shortages. They argue that there is immense pressure on the healthcare system, and finding trained nursing staff is challenging, especially in outer regional and metropolitan areas.
