December 19, 2017 0 Comments

Why Aged Care Is Our Fastest Growing Healthcare Industry & Why You Should Pursue It.

By Marama Montgomery
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As a country, Australia’s elderly population continues growing fast. The children of our previous baby boom have grown up, and they’re getting to a point in their lives where they require support & care.It’s because of this shift that there are such large gaps in the aged care industries with jobs that need to be filled.

That’s why, for those looking towards a career in the healthcare sector but not sure what area to pursue, aged care could be the best start.

Why?

  • There Is Constant Demand For Aged Care Workers

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As the population of Australia gets older, there will be a greater need for aged care and support services. Not only is that sector already growing, but a large portion of the population is set to retire in the next few years, which will only increase the need for aged care services and the amount of job openings.Getting into an industry with continued job opportunities and growth will ensure your ability to work for a long time.

  • Aged Care Is A Service That Will Always Be Needed

As with most healthcare careers, there is the potential for long-term career growth. People never stop needing to be cared for, and as people get older and aged care becomes even more necessary, you can be sure that you’ll have a career for a lifetime.

In addition to that, breakthroughs in medical science mean that the average lifespan is increasing, so as the population ages they will need to be cared for longer, and need willing people to do so.

  • You Can Make A Difference In Someone’s Life

Spending your life caring for others – especially the elderly – can be very rewarding. No two days will be the same as you get the opportunity to connect with those in your care and learn from their wisdom.Plus, quite often it’s the case that those in aged care have no family, or their family are unable to visit so aged care workers play an important role in the emotional and mental wellbeing of those they care for.

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These three reasons are just the tip of the iceberg as to why aged care is Australia’s fastest growing healthcare industry, and why you should pursue it as a career. The increased number of job opportunities and constant demand for workers means that a career in the aged care industry will become a lifetime career where you’ll always
make a difference.

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