TOGETHER WE CAN FIGHT FOR MORE.

On 21 February 2023, the Fair Work Commission awarded an interim 15% pay rise for most workers.

But this is only the beginning.
Join us to help fight for a 25% pay rise for all aged care workers.

If you work in aged care, participate in our survey that asks questions on your experiences working in the industry. We must stand together as a show of strength and unity – we want 25%, we want it for all aged care workers, and we want it now!

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements in regards to the Act?

Skilled and qualified workers are important to provide high quality care for older Australians.

Background: The Royal Commission recommended a registration scheme that would include a minimum Cert III qualification, and ongoing training. Currently, the Act only introduces worker screening to check work and criminal history. The government is consulting soon on the qualification and training scheme for personal care workers.

A positive worker registration scheme that includes a minimum Cert III qualification and ongoing training will support skills and development and will value the care profession.

Background: The new Code of Conduct for Aged Care began in December 2022. The new Act is proposing penalties for breached by workers of the Code on Conduct of up to $48,077 as well as a new Worker Screening List that will exclude certain workers based on previous conduct.

I am concerned about the liability under the code of conduct for workers.

All aged care workers in the aged care sector should be subject to the same minimum level of regulation to ensure high-quality care.

Any company providing services (including online platforms such as Mable) in the aged care sector should be subject to the same minimum level of regulation to ensure high-quality care.

The Aged Care Royal Commission handed down its report in Jan 2021, three years ago. How you think aged care has changed in the time?

What still needs to be done to improve the aged care sector?

What type of aged care setting do you work in?

Residential

Home care

Other

Have you worked through a digital platform?

Yes

If yes, do you have any opinions on digital platforms or experiences working on the platform that you would like to share?

Do you work mainly in:

a capital city

a regional town

a rural or remote area

On what basis are you employed in your main role in the aged care sector?

Permanent/ongoing

Fixed-term contract

Casual

Self-employed/freelance/independent contractor

Approximately how many hours do you work per week?

Do you identify as:

Male

Female

Non-binary / other identity

Prefer not to answer

What is your age?

Do you identify as any of the following?

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Person who speaks a language other than English at home

Person on a temporary visa

Aged Care Workers Union

The Aged Care Workers Union has a proud history since its inception in 1911 of fighting for workers’ rights and better work conditions in Victoria’s hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

We are a strong and growing union that aims to use its combined power to improve working conditions and to maintain reasonable wages and benefits for our members. The Health Workers Union (HWU) of Victoria represents a broad spectrum of workers employed in private & public hospitals, community health, pathology, dental, disability and aged care services.

Contact Your Union

Address: 10A/663 Victoria Street, Abbotsford VIC 3076
Phone : 03 9341 3300
Mail: [email protected]