Aged Care Workforce Retention Bonus

On 20 March 2020 the Federal Government announced $444.6m to go towards supporting Aged Care providers, residents, staff and families. As part of this support funding the government indicated that $234.9m will be dispersed as payments to eligible workers in residential care and home care during COVID-19 to help retain them in the workforce. ANMF have developed a fact sheet for further information please click here. ANMF continue to ensure that all providers in Tasmania have applied and have distributed the bonus to members.

Updates correct as at 11 September 2020.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.

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