Skip to main content
FairWorkMate

Aged Care Workplace Cases

Australian workplace decisions in the aged care sector — underpayment, award compliance, dismissal, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement.

28 aged care sector cases on file. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus, Pro, and Business members get answers grounded in these decisions.

FWC25 May 2026

Application by Estia Investments Pty Limited Trading AS Estia Health

[2026] FWC 1881

Estia Investments Pty Limited, trading as Estia Health, applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application relates to instruments covering a new employer and transferring employees. the Commissioner heard the applicati

FWO1 Apr 2026$11,700,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-04-02-southern-cross-care-nsw-and-act-eu-media-release

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman and will rectify more than $11.7 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,500 staff. The not-for

FCA19 Mar 2026

Fair Work Ombudsman v Jats Joint Pty Ltd

[2026] FCAFC 25

The Fair Work Ombudsman brought proceedings against Jats Joint Pty Ltd concerning the interpretation of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. The central dispute was whether a night shift l

FWC2026

Application by Stirling Ethnic Aged Homes Association Inc Trading AS MYVISTA

[2026] FWCA 1243

The Fair Work Commission considered an application for approval of an enterprise agreement between Stirling Ethnic Aged Homes Association Inc (trading as MYVISTA) and the United Workers Union. The agreement covers employ

FWC2026

Application by BaptistCare

[2026] FWC 1704

BaptistCare applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application relates to instruments covering a new employer and transferring employees. The case number is AG2025/4483. The Fair Work Commission was considering an appl

FWC2026

Application by The Corporation Of The Synod Of The Diocese Of Brisbane Trading AS Anglicare Southern Queensland

[2026] FWCA 1521

The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane, trading as Anglicare Southern Queensland, sought approval of the Anglicare Southern Queensland Administrative Employees' Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissione

FWC2026

Application by Pinnacle Hr Pty Ltd

[2026] FWCA 1211

Pinnacle Hr Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Dunbar Homes Inc Nursing Employees (Aged Care) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the aged care industry. The Fair Work Commission was considering

FWC2026

Application by Celebrate Health Care Limited Trading AS Celebrate Health Care

[2026] FWCA 1482

Celebrate Health Care Limited, trading as Celebrate Health Care, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees of the company, previously known as May Shaw He

FWC2026

the Applicant v Proveda Ltd

[2026] FWC 2241

the Applicant commenced employment with Proveda Ltd in 2023. She worked as an Enrolled Nurse. The company dismissed her. the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking to have her dismissal declared unfair. Th

FWC2026

Application by Wesley Mission Queensland Limited

[2026] FWCA 1427

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a proposed enterprise agreement. The agreement covers Allied Health, Administration and Support Services Employees. Deputy President L

FWC2026

the Applicant v Cull & Harding Pty Ltd

[2026] FWC 182

the Applicant commenced employment with Cull & Harding Pty Ltd. She subsequently filed an application for unfair dismissal. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant was unfairly dismissed or whether she

FWC2026

the Applicant v Yass Valley Aged Care Limited

[2026] FWC 1804

The Applicant, a worker, brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against Yass Valley Aged Care Limited. The Fair Work Commission has not provided specific details about the events leading to the dismissal.

FWC2026

Application by The Corporation Of The Synod Of The Diocese Of Brisbane Trading AS Anglicare Southern Queensland

[2026] FWCA 1159

The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane, trading as Anglicare Southern Queensland, applied for approval of the Anglicare Southern Queensland Allied Health Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers e

FWC2026

the Applicant v Amana Living Inc.

[2026] FWC 339

the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy. Amana Living Inc. is a residential aged care provider. The application was dismissed because it was not made in accorda

FWC2025

the Applicant v Warramunda Villages

[2025] FWC 3493

the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving her dismissal. Warramunda Villages was the respondent. The Deputy President heard the case. The application was ultimat

FWC2025

the Applicant v Kare Qld Pty Ltd

[2025] FWC 1647

the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving dismissal. Kare Qld Pty Ltd, the respondent, objected to the application's jurisdiction, arguing that no dismissal had

FWC2025

the Applicant v Hawkesford Nominees Pty Ltd

[2025] FWC 3473

the Applicant commenced employment with Hawkesford Nominees Pty Ltd. The company operates in the aged care sector. the Applicant made an application to the Fair Work Commission seeking a remedy for unfair dismissal. Depu

FWC2025

the Applicant v Youturn Limited

[2025] FWC 3757

This decision concerns two applications before the Fair Work Commission. the Applicant and another individual both brought applications against Youturn Limited. The applications relate to contraventions involving dismiss

FWC2025

the Applicant v Scalabrini Village

[2025] FWC 1616

the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving his dismissal from Scalabrini Village. The details of the dismissal and the specific contraventions are not provided in

FWC2025

the Applicant v Tully Nursing Home

[2025] FWC 1772

the Applicant sought a remedy for unfair dismissal from Tully Nursing Home. She filed her application out of time. The Fair Work Commission considered whether there were exceptional circumstances that would allow the app

FWC2025

the Applicant v Grand Group Services Pty. Ltd. & Rana Asad

[2025] FWC 3816

the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning his employment with Grand Group Services Pty. Ltd. and the Respondent. The Commission found that the Applicant was not dismissed, but instead re

FWC2025

the Applicant v Pek Care

[2025] FWC 1587

the Applicant worked for Pek Care, a provider of aged care services. the Applicant commenced employment on 27 June 2023. He was dismissed from his position on 17 April 2024. the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal clai

FWC2025

the Applicant v RSL Lifecare

[2025] FWC 3619

the Applicant brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against RSL Lifecare. The Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. the Deputy President, Easton DP, was involv

FWO22 Oct 2023$2,100,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-10-23-calvary-administration-eu-media-release

Calvary Administration Pty Ltd, formerly Japara Administration Pty Ltd, has back-paid over $2.1 million in underpayments to approximately 2,800 current and former employees. The underpayments occurred between January 201

FWO7 Sept 2023$6,900,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-09-08-scctas-eu-media-release

Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc, Tasmania's largest aged care operator, signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman and is back-paying staff almost $6.9 million. The not-for-profit self-reported in

FWO11 May 2023$3,500,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-05-12-uniting-agewell-eu-media-release

Uniting AgeWell Limited, a not-for-profit aged care provider, self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman in September 2021. A review revealed incorrect interpretation of enterprise agreements, rostering issue

FWO18 Dec 2022$6,800,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2022-12-19-australian-unity-eu-media-release

Australian Unity Limited, the ASX-listed health, wealth and care company, signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after back-paying staff in Victoria and New South Wales more than $6.8 million. Aus

FWO6 July 2022$17,000,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2022-07-07-silver-chain-eu-media-release

Silver Chain Group Limited, a national not-for-profit community health and aged services organisation, signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after back-paying Western Australian staff more than $