The rise in complex multi- and long-term illnesses among patients signals a surge in demand for home healthcare services. In this evolving environment, effective teamwork is pivotal for ensuring quality and safe care delivery, especially with escalating care complexities. Health Workforce Australia (HWA) research underscores this urgency, projecting a significant shortfall in nursing of more than 100,000 nurses by 2025 and then again of 123,000 by 2030. As Australia’s population continues to grow rapidly, effective teamwork becomes increasingly vital in addressing the challenges ahead.

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