Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recorded a video posted on Twitter, thanking the 360,000 resident and in-care workers for their “incredible work” on Aged Care Employee Day last Sunday.
He was joined by Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells, who said “thank you to everyone who works to keep our older Australians safe and healthy.”
Aged Care Employee Day is an initiative of the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) and is an annual celebration supporting and honouring residential, home and community aged care workers.
Here is a selection of images and videos:
Wesley Mission said “we’re so thankful for you”.
Photo: Twitter
Mercy Health aged care staff shared with Assoc Prof Felix Pintado.
Photo: Twitter
Northern Health wanted to thank all its staff.
Photo: Twitter
BlueCross staff wanted to express why they loved their jobs.
Photo: Twitter
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care said“thank you to the aged care workforce, caring for older Australians”.
