Aged Care Employee Day, held annually on 7 August, celebrates the thousands of dedicated workers, supporting millions of older Australians in aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.
Currently there are around 456,000 aged care workers in
Australia, Approximately 1.3 million Australians receiving aged care services
Key Takeaways
- Annual Recognition: Held every year on 7 August to celebrate the workers supporting millions of older Australians across senior care and housing.
- A Multidisciplinary Effort: Honours every essential role, from nurses and personal carers to chefs, maintenance workers, gardeners, and administrative staff.
- Dignity and Compassion: Highlights the dedicated, personal, and often unsung contributions that ensure the ongoing comfort and wellbeing of seniors daily.
From leaders and nurses to personal care workers, allied health professionals, volunteers, cleaners, chefs, cooks, maintenance workers, gardeners, administrators, and more, every role contributes to the wellbeing of older Australians.
It is an opportunity for communities, organisations and individuals across Australia to recognise the dedicated and compassionate people who care for and support older Australians.
Together, let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening every day across aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.
Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the people who work tirelessly to ensure the dignity, comfort and wellbeing of older people in Australia.
Their care is personal, selfless and often unsung – making a difference in the lives of older Australians every single day.
Every Role Matters – Every Person Makes a Difference
