Aged care
Aged care workers reported a renewed sense of value, optimism about their careers, and strong improvements in engagement at an industry level.
Read the Aged care reportstate of the sector reports
HESTA has deep connections to health and community services and those who, like them, make our world better.
Since 2020, HESTA has conducted biennial research into several sectors of health and community services, probing workers’ thoughts on what drives, challenges and fulfils them.
We know that the longer people are gainfully employed, the better their retirement outcomes. Our research aims to help you identify and address challenges your employees are facing, to help improve retention and their preparedness for retirement. HESTA is proud to present the latest findings of the research in our 2025 reports, to help inform how you might approach the unique challenges facing your sector.
Disability and community services
Disability and community services employees value meaning in their roles, the impact they make, and the values-driven nature of their work.
Read the Disability and community services report
Early childhood education and care
Early childhood education and care workers consistently describe their roles as personally rewarding, driven by strong bonds with children in their care and their colleagues.
Read the Early childhood education and care report
Primary health
The primary health workforce remains deeply committed to purpose-driven care, but there is a gap between the pride they feel in their work and the recognition they receive.
Read the Primary health report
Public hospitals
Public hospital workers continue to show up with deep pride and purpose, often in the face of intense demands, but signs of strain are impossible to ignore.
Read the Public hospitals reportSource: HESTA workforce research 2024; Aged care sample size n=666; Community services sample size n=533; Disability services sample size n=452; Early childhood education and care sample size n=421. The findings presented are based on responses from participants in the 2024 study and are not representative of the entire population.
HESTA Awards
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