Aged care workers have lashed out at conditions in the sector as it deals with a surge of COVID-19 conditions, labelling it as a 'factory'. Leaders at today's national cabinet meeting are considering how to respond to the outbreaks in aged care homes.
Aged care workers have lashed out at conditions in the sector as it deals with a surge of COVID-19 conditions, labelling it as a "factory", as Labor intensifies pressure on the minister to resign.
"You will earn more at Bunnings, you will earn more on the checkout than you will doing some of the most complex and important work that is to be done in this country." The federal government this week announced it would send in 1700 Australian Defence Force personnel to assist the aged care sector, as it deals with staff shortages and a lack of equipment.
Chris said the pressures facing aged care workers means she does not feel she can continue to work in the sector. "The fix for that is to take proper respect and care for these workers so they can properly support their residents."Meanwhile, more booster shots have been approved for use, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration giving the provisional green light for AstraZeneca.
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