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Australia's aged care system faces crisis as demand surges and staff shortages worsen due to aging workforce and unaffordable housing near workplaces.
A new report warns Australia faces a growing aged care crisis, with the population aged 65 and over projected to rise by 2.5 million by 2046, straining services in hotspots like Surfers Paradise, Maroochydore, and Castle Hill.
The care workforce is ageing, with nearly 23% nearing retirement and some regions facing up to 34% retirement exposure.
Chronic understaffing, burnout, and high turnover are worsening the situation, exacerbated by housing costs 30 to 40 times the median healthcare worker income, making it difficult for staff to live near workplaces.
Experts urge treating the workforce as essential infrastructure, calling for improved recruitment, training, technology use, and career pathways to ensure sustainable care.
El sistema de cuidado de ancianos de Australia se enfrenta a una crisis a medida que aumenta la demanda y la escasez de personal empeora debido al envejecimiento de la fuerza laboral y a la vivienda inasequible cerca de los lugares de trabajo.