Aged‑care nurse pay jumps $8,000 as sector faces 35,000‑worker gap
Enrolled aged‑care nurses receive an $8,000 annual pay boost from August 1, 2026, the final step in a series of wage rises totaling $36,000 since 2022. Australia’s aged‑care sector is grappling with a 35,000‑worker shortfall this financial year, raising urgent HR questions about recruitment and retention.
Source: maitlandmercury.com.au · katherinetimes.com.au