Aged care providers warn migration cuts could worsen staff shortage

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Monday 19th October 2026, 6:00PM 1 min read 2 hours ago

At one regional NSW aged care home, more than 80 per cent of staff were born overseas. Providers say a dedicated visa is needed to insulate the sector from changes to migration policy.

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