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ITAC 2026 to Showcase Technology Innovation in Aged Care
EVENT PAGE Sector leaders, innovators and technology experts will come together for ITAC 2026, Australia’s leading conference focused on innovation and digital transformation in aged and community care. The two-day event will explore how emerging technologies,...
$3B Aged Care Boost Targets Supply Gap
This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) Last year, aged care occupancy was already nearing full capacity. There was a projected increase of more than 9,000 residents, yet the sector was only able to add 578 new residential aged...
NDIS Reform Push Targets Growth and Structure
SOURCE (stock photo only) CareVision supports providers navigating complexity across care sectors, and the growing pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme highlights why smarter systems matter. With costs expected to exceed $50 billion, the Federal...
Is Your CMS Ready for the New Support at Home Program?
The transition to the new Support at Home (SAH) program is well underway, and many aged care providers are reassessing whether their current CMS can truly support the changes. Across the sector, common challenges are emerging: Limited or incomplete Support at Home...
Funding Pressures Highlighted in IHACPA Consultation Report
This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) The Pricing Framework for Residential Aged Care Services 2026 to 2027 has been released by the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority. This 41-page report comes from consultations...
Home Care Market Shifts Extend Beyond Market Share
SOURCE Recent analysis shows the top 25 home care providers now hold 40.5% of market share, but industry leaders say the real transformation is happening beneath the surface. Insights from a KPMG webinar highlight how Support at Home is reshaping the sector in more...
Common Mistakes in Writing NDIS Reports
This article is sourced from teamdsc.com.au (stock photo only) Making reports is part of the job, whether you’re a behaviour support practitioner, support coordinator, or allied health practitioner. With a good report, you can help participants get the right funding...
NDIS Means Testing Debate Signals Growing Uncertainty
SOURCE (STOCK PHOTO) Speculation around potential means testing of the NDIS is gaining attention ahead of the federal budget, raising concerns across the sector. While not confirmed policy, the idea is being discussed as part of broader efforts to manage the scheme’s...
Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2026 Brings the NDIS Community Together
EVENT DETAILS The Sydney Disability Connection Expo returns on 12–13 June 2026, bringing together participants, families, carers and service providers for one of Australia’s largest disability and NDIS-focused events. With more than 200 exhibitors expected, the expo...
Fuel Costs Expose Gaps in Home Care Worker Support
This article is sourced from hellocare.com.au (stock photo only) The cost of fuel is still on the rise, and it’s taken a huge toll on all workers, including home care workers. Although the Albanese government has offered a short-term respite for workers, halving fuel...
COVID Exposed Gaps in Aged Care Equity
This article has been sourced from www.openforum.com.au The COVID-19 pandemic exposed long-standing gaps in how older people are treated within health systems. International inquiries, including the UK’s COVID-19 review, found that older and vulnerable populations...
New Laws to Safeguard the NDIS
This article is sourced from www.ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 will become law as it passed Parliament on 1 April 2026. New laws will be delivered and are mainly to protect...
NDIS Information Session: myID and RAM
This article is sourced from www.ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) NDIS provider portals have changed to myID and Relationship Authorisation Manager or RAM from PRODA or Provider Digital Access. The transition started back in August 2025, and now PRODA has been...
CareVision Contractor Management
If you are in the care industry, especially for the Ageing Sector, then you’re very familiar with 3rd party contractors and the ensuing paperwork. If you would like to get on top of these tasks, let CareVision help you out. This care platform has a contractor module...
NDIS Plan Access Comes Down to Trust, Not Obligation
SOURCE NDIS participants are not required to share their Plans with providers, even when services are being delivered. The information belongs to the participant, and the NDIA does not mandate disclosure, reinforcing that the provider relationship is a direct...
Community Transport at Risk as Fuel Costs Surge
This article is originally sourced from communitycarereview.com.au (stock photo only) Even before the fuel crisis, care providers had already seen a rise in fuel costs, spending as much as $5,100 to $10,000 every month, and some even over $10,000 every month....
SA State Conference 2026 to Spotlight the Future of Aged Care
source South Australia’s aged care sector will come together on 22 April 2026 at the Hilton Adelaide for the SA State Conference 2026, a full-day event centred on the theme Aged Care Futures: People, Purpose and Progress. The conference will bring together providers,...
Cross-Party Pressure Mounts on Support at Home Reform
Pictured (from left to right): Senators David Pocock, Rebekha Sharkie, Anne Ruston, Penny Allman-Payne and Kate Chaney SOURCE A growing wave of concern from older Australians has prompted a cross-party push to reform the Support-at-Home program. Led by independent...
Quick Quiz: What Kind of Care Provider Are You?
Are your systems helping your team deliver better care, or quietly slowing them down? In today’s aged care and disability sector, the difference between a smooth operation and daily friction often comes down to how information flows. From care notes to incident...
CareVision Congratulates Carinity on 50 Years of Care
11-year Carinity Hill resident Marjorie Blankley cuts the 50th Celebration Cake surrounded by Carinity long-serving staff members(This image is from carinity.org.au) CareVision celebrates Carinity Hilltop on 50 years of providing exceptional care for aged Australians...
Where Aged Care Outcomes Are Strongest Across Regions
SOURCE As ageing populations grow, understanding where old people receive the strongest support is becoming increasingly important. A recent Senior Healthcare Quality index comparing regions across Australia and the United States highlights how access, workforce...
2026 Ageing Australia Conferences Bring Sector Together
The 2026 Ageing Australia Conferences are set to bring together leaders, professionals, and innovators from across the aged care sector for a series of highly anticipated events. These conferences offer a valuable opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore...
Providers Struggle as Support at Home Rollout Falls Short
SOURCE A new provider feedback report has revealed widespread concern across the sector, with only 13 per cent of providers reporting a positive experience with the rollout of Support at Home. While there is strong support for the reform’s intent, many say...
Why Supporting Carers Improves Care Outcomes
This article is sourced from hellocare.com.au (stock photo only) In aeroplanes, there’s a safety reminder that says you have to put your mask on first before you help others. The same logic applies to caregiving. When it comes to aged Australians, it’s important to...
Calls to Strengthen CHSP as Aged Care Reforms Continue
SOURCE NEWS (STOCK PHOTO ONLY) Discussion around Australia’s aged care reforms continues as experts highlight key structural differences between the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Support at Home Program. Speaking at a Senate inquiry, Professor Kathy Eagar...
Rising Home Care Prices Raise Concerns After Aged Care Reforms
SOURCE (STOCK PHOTO ONLY) New data suggests the cost of in-home aged care services has risen significantly since reforms took effect in November 2025. Analysis from CaringCo found some providers have increased prices for services such as personal care, cleaning and...
Therapy Pilot Commenced for Pricing Reforms
This article is sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) The Australian Government is placing importance on high-quality therapies and has a new $20 million national pilot program for them. NDIS providers are going to help in informing how these therapies should be...
Understanding Supported Independent Living (SIL) in 2026
SOURCE ARTICLE Supported Independent Living (SIL) remains one of the most widely discussed supports within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2026. As reforms continue to shape the disability support landscape, many participants and families are...
NDIS Providers Workshop by NDIA
This article is sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) All new NDIS providers are invited by the National Disability Insurance Agency for a helpful information session. Working as an NDIS Provider is available on 24 March 2026 with a registration deadline on 23...
Expert Warns CHSP–Support at Home Merger “Won’t Work”
This article is sourced from hellocare.com.au (stock photo only) Support at Home has made waves of change as it replaced Home Care Packages. But now, it is also planned to replace the Commonwealth Home Support Program or CHSP, and people are not happy. Aged care...
Choosing a Dog Guide Provider
This article is sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) Thousands of Australians are suffering from low vision, and this issue can cause a person to lose independence. One of the ways to help people with low vision is to get a guide dog. The NDIA has provided a...
Mandatory Registration for Sil Providers Begins 1 July 2026
A major regulatory change is coming to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). From 1 July 2026, all organisations delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports will be required to register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission in order to...
Government Extends First Support at Home Claim Deadline
SOURCE ARTICLE The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has granted aged care providers extra time to submit their first claims under the Support at Home program. Providers can now lodge claims for services delivered between 1 November and 31 December 2025...
Home Care Margins Still Below Sustainable Levels
This article is sourced from www.australianageingagenda.com.au(stock photo only) One of the major changes in the aged care industry is fairer and more transparent pricing. Support at Home, which replaced Home Care Packages, is aimed at making it all about older...
Support at Home Program Pushing Care Providers Towards Financial Collapse
Many providers are sounding the alarm that the Support at Home program, which officially launched on 1 November 2025, is pushing them toward financial collapse. Industry bodies and economic advisors have highlighted several "red flags" making the sector's viability...
Strengthening NDIS Service Delivery with Smarter Contractor Management
NDIS providers often rely on third-party contractors to deliver specialised and flexible supports, from allied health and therapy services to community access and personal care. While contractors expand service capacity, they can also create administrative and...
Thousands Die Waiting for Home Care Support
This article is sourced from cathnews.com (stock photo only) According to reports, over 4,000 older Australians have died while waiting for the appropriate funding from the Support at Home program. This program, which was rolled out on 1 November 2025, replaced Home...
Profitability Pressures Continue Across Residential Aged Care
SOURCE Recent sector data confirms that residential aged care providers are still facing significant financial strain, even as occupancy levels rise. StewartBrown’s September 2025 Aged Care Performance Survey Analysis shows that 59 per cent of aged care homes are...
Rising Demand in Aged Care Signals Urgent Need for Action
SOURCE Australia’s aged care system is under increasing pressure as demand for home support and residential care grows faster than supply. Peak body Ageing Australia warns that without urgent investment, long wait times and workforce shortages could compromise the...
COVID-19 Vaccination Remains Critical Among Older Australians
This article is sourced from www.australianageingagenda.com.au (stock photo only) It’s been over 5 years since the pandemic, but COVID-19 is still around and affecting one of the most vulnerable populations in Australia. According to reports, people over 80 years old...
NDIS New Way of Planning Update
This article is sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) New Framework Planning is being introduced by the Australian government and is set to be used in mid-2026. NDIS participants need to know that as of today, there’s nothing to do as their current NDIS plans...
Call for Revamp of Disability Hate Speech Laws
This article is originally sourced from www.miragenews.com (stock photo only) The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026 has been passed on 20 January. However, Disability Representative Organisations noted that there is no...
Therapeutic Supports Operational Guidelines Workshop
This article is originally sourced from teamdsc.com.au (stock photo only) The NDIA is expecting more accountability for health professionals and organisations. With the release of the Operational Guidelines for Therapeutic Supports, allied health practitioners are...
National Cabinet Commits to Record Hospital Funding and Further NDIS Reform
SOURCE National Cabinet has announced a major funding agreement for Australia’s public hospital system, alongside additional reforms aimed at stabilising long-term growth in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Under the new National Health Reform...
Support at Home Pressures Drive Provider Exits
Cam Ansell: The new Aged Care Act brings stability to the investment outlook, but not the sweeping reform envisioned by the Royal Commission.SOURCE Recent analysis from Ansell Strategic highlights growing financial pressure across the home care sector as Support at...
Brisbane Disability Connection Expo 2026
The Brisbane Disability Connection Expo 2026 will take place on 13–14 March, bringing together participants, carers, and service providers for Australia’s largest Disability and NDIS-related event. With more than 4.4 million Australians living with a disability, the...
Why One Size Fits All No Longer Works in Aged Care
SOURCE Australia’s aged care system is under increasing pressure as a rapidly ageing population meets services that were not designed for cultural diversity at scale. Older Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds now represent a significant...
Federal Court Clarifies NDIS Eligibility for Some Aged Care Recipients
SOURCE A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia may broaden NDIS access for some people who also receive aged care supports. In Sutherland v NDIA, the Court rejected the NDIA’s narrow interpretation of eligibility criteria that had excluded applicants who...
Aged Care Reforms Explained No Worse Off and Grandfathering
source article (stock photo only) As aged care reforms progress, many residential care providers are navigating ongoing uncertainty around the no worse off principle and grandfathering arrangements. These rules are critical in determining which agreements apply to...
Older Australians Face Longer Aged Care Delays
SOURCE New data from the Productivity Commission highlights growing pressure across Australia’s aged care system, with waiting times for home care packages and residential places increasing sharply over the past year. Between 2023–24 and 2024–25, the median wait time...
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