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Chronic illnesses affecting third of Australian workers

Published 9 December 2024, 4:25 am
Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in five Australian workers. A new report suggests over a third of these people have felt forced to quit their job due to their condition, and many have experienced discrimination because of their illness.
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