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Australia's Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program allows employers in regional areas to address skill shortages by sponsoring overseas workers. Benefits include a broader range of eligible occupations, pathways to permanent residency, and concessions on criteria like English proficiency and salary. There are 13 DAMAs across various regions, each tailored to local labour needs. Employers are advised to seek professional guidance to navigate the application process. Read more.

The health sector in Australia faces ongoing staffing demands and shortages, making effective recruitment crucial. MedicalJobsAustralia.com provides an advertising platform for all medical and health care employers in Australia, regardless of size or care setting. Read more.

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports the Victorian Government's trial of the Single Employer Model (SEM) for Rural Generalist registrars. The SEM will streamline training and employment for junior doctors by offering consistent employment benefits, such as leave, across various placements. This model is already being trialled in South Australia and aims to enhance skills development, workforce retention, and patient care in rural communities.

Recent government statistics show a decline of over 45,000 workers in residential aged care between 2020 and 2023, with a 42% drop in allied health professionals and fewer FTE nursing and personal care staff, while subcontractor use rose. Without mandatory targets for allied health services, many have moved to the growing home care sector, which has seen increased numbers of allied health professionals, FTE staff, and casual/fixed-term positions.