Who cares for our healthcare workers? Interview with Professor Sharon Parker

A new report from Curtin University, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, has looked into the mental health and well-being of our healthcare professionals.

The results have been somewhat troubling, with 40% of survey respondents saying their jobs are highly emotionally demanding, 22% reporting high levels of work-related burnout, and young workers aged 16-24 being more likely to experience higher rates of poor mental health.

John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker from Curtin’s Future of Work Institute is the project lead of the study and is here to discuss her research, its findings, and possible solutions.

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