Show Notes
Around 460,000 workers in care female-dominated care industries will receive a pay rise thanks to a $630 million funding boost from the federal government.
A $630 million wage boost for health, disability and community service workers is being welcomed as long-overdue recognition for a workforce mostly made up of women. This episode explores what the changes could mean for workers, services and efforts to narrow Australia's gender pay gap.
In this episode: An aged care worker shares the pressures of demanding hours, limited job flexibility and low pay. Why the Fair Work Commission found health, disability and community service roles have been undervalued. The federal government's case for investing $630 million in wage increases across the sector. How advocates believe higher wages could help attract and retain workers as demand for services grows. What the reforms could mean for gender equality and Australia's gender pay gap. SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.
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