New report shows aged care industry urgently needs more than 30,000 extra workers | 7NEWS

The aged care crisis is deepening with concerns the standard of care for older Australians will be hit hard. Tens of thousands of staff have quit since the pandemic, prompting calls for urgent action. 7NEWS

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