If the government really knew what it was like to be worked like a horse for the said $16.20 per hour, they would have to feel shame.

I have just resigned from a state of the art facility, it has a beautiful facade, but all that glistens is not gold, belive me. Seems they may have slightly overspent on the facility, so now have to cut back on staffing to keep within their budget, which isn't too difficult, as staff are hard to come by anyway. As stated, why would anyone want to study for the paltry wages they receive after? Simply anyone can walk into aged care, it appears the only 'qualifications' necessary are the ability to work like a slave, shut up, and do as you're told.

Most places do ask for Aged Care Cert.111 'or working towards it', which means diddle squat. There's no point in families complaining, what are they going to do? Move their loved one to another facility that's in the same position?

The whole situation is absurd, and if it wasn't so appalling, it would be laughable.