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The economic and social contributions of Queensland’s Health and Community Services Industry
Each and every Queenslander depends on the services provided by the Health and Community Services Industry (the Industry) to participate in employment, education, family and community life.
All Queenslanders also benefit from the Industry's significant economic contributions.
Economic contributions
The Health and Community Services Industry is Queensland's largest industry employer, providing jobs for more than 272,000 people.1
Each year the Industry:
- adds more than $16.2 billion to the state's economy2
- pays more than $13.5 billion in wages and salaries2
- buys around $2 billion worth of goods and services from other Queensland industries and businesses3
- supports all other industries and businesses to remain productive and viable by helping their employees to enter and remain in the workforce
- contributes to the growth of regions by offering employment and business opportunities and providing essential support services for individuals and families.
Volunteers and carers in the Industry also contribute to our state's prosperity, with the value of their work estimated to be worth $10.5 billion annually.4, 5
Job prospects in Health and Community Services Industry are very strong - the Industry is expected to deliver one in four new jobs over the next five years.6
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Get involved
A strong Health and Community Services Industry is crucial to the continued growth, productivity and well-being of all Queensland industries and communities.
We encourage you to see how your business, industry or agency can work with the Health and Community Services Industry to achieve shared goals in local communities and across the state.
To learn more or get involved contact:
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