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he health industry is Australia’s leading employer, with more than 1.8 million employees. It’s also the fastest-growing sector in the country, projected to increase to more than two million by 2025. What’s more, according to the ATO, five of the six highestpaying professions in Australia are in health and medical science. Money isn’t why most people go into health careers though – they’re driven by a desire to help people. A career in health and medical science could see you at the athletics track assisting sportspeople reach their goals. It might lead you to the lab, researching and curing diseases. You could practise psychology and support people with mental health issues, or become an entrepreneur, developing new medical equipment and devices. – Ben Skuse
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