Essential capabilities for workforce management

The 2023 Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) Workforce Report presents insights from a national survey of aged care providers. It identifies persistent challenges in recruitment, retention, training, and workforce supply, particularly for personal care workers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals. The report highlights high vacancy rates, increased use of agency staff, and limited access to skilled workers in regional areas. It calls for urgent action on pay, career development, migration pathways, and leadership support. The findings underscore the need for coordinated, system-wide responses to build a sustainable, skilled, and supported aged care workforce.