Free training for aged care workers will bring in badly needed workers for an under-funded sector.

More details about free training for the next two and a half years was announced in the trades training scheme by the Government yesterday.

Nurses Organisation industrial adviser Lesley Harry told Kate Hawkesby the training will be welcomed because it will aid the recruitment of workers.

"Caring for the elderly isn't attractive as an occupational option. There is a grave shortage of people being attracted into the sector."

Lesley Harry says more qualifications are needed for the aged care workforce.

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