Aged care and nursing unions have pushed for equal pay for the female-dominated workforce on International Women's Day. Yesterday, the Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) and the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) chiefs said that it's unacceptable for women ...

The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has welcomed deputy chair Graeme Prior as its new leader after chair member Libby Lyons announced her resignation. In a statement, Lyons said she believed the timing to be right to pass on ...

A new bill has passed this weekend that will allow workers, including aged care staff, to bargain for higher pay with their employers. The 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' bill introduces a new multi-employer bargaining system where staff can join forces ...

A government pledge to establish an expert panel looking into wage inequality in the care sector could significantly benefit women working in aged care. Last week, employment minister Tony Burke indicated that federal Labor's "Secure Jobs, Better Pay" bill will ...