From Bunnings aisles to aged care, older Australians are ditching the quiet life to rejoin the workforce in record numbers. 

Dr. Jennifer Luke explained why financial pressure, a need for routine, and the search for a "sense of purpose" are driving this festive hiring boom.

From Bunnings aisles to aged care, older Australians are ditching the quiet life to rejoin the workforce in record numbers. 
Dr. Jennifer Luke explained why financial pressure, a need for routine, and the search for a "sense of purpose" are driving this festive hiring boom.

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Why Australia’s "Grey Army" is marching back to work this Christmas

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After facing a terminal Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis at just 27 years old, Taylor Kirkwood self-advocated to join a groundbreaking clinical trial at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital. 

Her trial proved remarkably successful, leaving her with no evidence of disease four and a half years later, as she now encourages donations for the hospital's annual giving day.

After facing a terminal Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis at just 27 years old, Taylor Kirkwood self-advocated to join a groundbreaking clinical trial at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital. 
Her trial proved remarkably successful, leaving her with no evidence of disease four and a half years later, as she now encourages donations for the hospital's annual giving day.

Why Australia’s "Grey Army" is marching back to work this Christmas

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