The Fair Work Commission’s 15% wage increase for aged care workers is already making a difference to the lives of staff – but better pay and conditions are needed across the board if the Government and community wants ‘people with passion’.

WORDS BY LAUREN BROOMHAM

Aged care facilities are seeing a boost to their workforces in the wake of the Fair Work Commission’s interim 15% wage rise – but more is needed to ensure those that love the job return to the floor.

The past 30 years has seen many Registered Nurses leave the sector be