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Care economy occupations are in high demand in metropolitan Melbourne

  • Care economy occupations feature prominently in the occupations most in demand across metropolitan Melbourne.
  • Around 9,000 ageing and disability carers and 8,300 registered nurses are expected to enter the workforce over the next three years.
  • Other occupations in demand are in the construction and professional, scientific and technical services industries.

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Figure 15 - Care economy occupations are in high demand in metropolitan Melbourne
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