Survey shows falling residential Aged Care staff numbers

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.

Australia’s health care system is grappling with a critical workforce shortage, particularly in remote and rural areas. As the demand for medical services continues to outstrip the supply of qualified health care professionals, the introduction of Physician Assistants (PAs) is being considered as a potential solution. This article explores how this proposal might affect healthcare professionals and health service delivery in Australia.

Vertical integration involves the combination of different stages of production or service provision within a single organisation or corporation. This trend can be observed in various healthcare systems globally, including those that are publicly funded and operated. This article explores vertical integration in the Australian health care sector and its implications for our health workforce and communities.

Over the next decade, the healthcare and social assistance industry is expected to grow by 25%, adding 533,448 jobs. Allied health services and residential care are expected to expand, along with several key health professions. Read our full report which looks at historical and emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare employment, including the fastest growing health and medical roles over the last decade and into the next.