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WORKING IN AGED CARE
3,500,000
1,000,000
366,000
86,463
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02 Australia’s aged care staffing needs are predicted to grow to almost 1 million people by 2050.
Every day across the country the aged care workforce is making a real difference to the lives of older Australians. With an ageing population, the demand for workers within this rewarding field is set to grow. Here’s a brief snapshot on the opportunities to build a career in aged care.
01 More than 3.5 million Australians will use aged care services every year by 2050.
03 There are over 366,000 people working in aged care, with 240,000 in direct care roles.
04 86,463 of direct care roles are in-home care.
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