Why Housing Affordability is Becoming a Healthcare Workforce Issue

Written by Julia Lewis for Veri Health
Published 10 June 2026

Housing affordability and cost-of-living pressures are now directly hitting healthcare recruitment and retention. From metro areas to regional and remote communities, many workers are struggling to live near their workplaces, leading to higher turnover, burnout, and staff leaving for better-paying or more flexible roles.

We spoke with Veri Health about how rising commuting costs, housing shortages, and economic stress are reshaping candidate expectations and operational challenges — forcing organisations to rely more on expensive agency staff and disrupting care continuity.

Read the full article to discover how forward-thinking providers are turning these economic pressures into opportunities for stronger, more resilient teams.