Home care in Australia has been growing in popularity in recent years, driven by an aging population and the desire of older Australians to remain independent in their homes.
The demand for experienced workforce is ongoing and will only be amplified this year and in the future by the growing demand of an increasingly ageing population.
Australia's Growing Ageing Population
1 in 6 Australians are aged 65 years and over, this represents 4.2 million Australians which is 16% of the total population (according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Demographic Profile) with a strong preference to remain at home being supported by professional support services..
Australians accessing home care has grown by over 200,000 in the past 10 years.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare also found that between 2013 and 2023, the number of people opting to receive care at home increased more than fourfold – from 57,000 to 258,000 people (357 per cent). Compare this with the number of people using permanent residential care, which saw an increase of 9.5 per cent (from 169,000 to 185,000 people).
With strong growth and demand, have you considered a career in care?
At Just Better Care, we are always looking for experienced Support Workers, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals to join our local teams, providing services and support to our customers who are ageing or living with disability.
We have a range of practical employee benefits including flexible (casual or part-time working) arrangements, weekly pay, ongoing training and much more.
With the opportunity to support customers in your local community, there’s a lot to look forward to each day..png)
