Survivors of domestic violence are a step closer to accessing holistic support to recover from their trauma, but aged care workers say the federal budget is a 'missed opportunity' for improving conditions.
after struggling with the pinch at the bowser."It's been costing us about $12,000 a day extra in fuel," said Alan Ross from Ross Transport at Port Kembla."It is probably going to make it profitable again, but my biggest concern is, are we going to get it."
However, aged care workers have expressed disappointment after they failed to receive a pay rise, with local industry leaders describing the budget as a "missed opportunity."independently listing more than 100 recommendations "Those things should be happening now — everyone agrees they're urgent. Everyone agrees there's enormous pressure on providing good services for older people.
The Morrison government has announced $49.5 million to subsidise an additional 15,000 training places for workers entering the sector and one-off cash payments for workers of up to $400.
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