Australia is hurtling towards a healthcare crisis, with more than 2 million people set to become unpaid carers within the next five years.

New data from the Violet Initiative's 2025 Care Index highlights the growing burden on the so-called "sandwich generation" – the name given to those who simultaneously have to care for their children and ageing parents.

Some 2.2 million Australians are expected to become unpaid carers by 2030, which experts say could fuel a workplace crisis.

The research indicates that 73 per cent of impacted families work full-time while managing their caregiving responsibilities.

A significant 53 per cent are forced to choose between their careers and providing care, while 67 per cent have experienced workplace discrimination.

The Dominello family is just one of

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