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CareVision Forms Package Now Available as a Monthly Subscription
CareVision is pleased to announce that its Forms Package is now available as a monthly subscription, giving providers greater flexibility in accessing the platform’s clinical documentation resources. The Forms Package brings together CareVision’s comprehensive library...
Ageing Australia National Conference 2026 Heads to Sydney
EVENT DETAILS The Ageing Australia National Conference is returning in 2026, bringing together professionals from across aged care, retirement living and seniors housing for three days of discussion, learning and connection. Held from 24–26 November 2026 at the Sydney...
CHSP Withdrawals Driven by Funding Pressures, Councils Say
SOURCE Financial sustainability is emerging as a major concern for councils delivering the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), with representatives from Western Australia’s Shire of Wagin telling a Senate inquiry that losses, rather than uncertainty about future...
CHSP Extension Welcomed as Sector Calls for Action
SOURCE The decision to keep the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) as a standalone program has been welcomed by Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Senator Anne Ruston, who credited sustained sector advocacy for the outcome. Speaking at the Invox CHSP...
NDIS Reform Bill Passes Senate
This article is originally sourced from Link (stock photo only) There were 63 changes made to the “Securing the NDIS for Future Generations” bill, and this was in response to the feedback from the disability community and advocates. An agreement was made between the...
CHSP Funding Extended to 2029
SOURCE The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will remain a standalone aged care program, with the Australian Government extending its funding until 30 June 2029. The extension provides greater certainty for providers and the more than 830,000 older Australians...
Regional and Remote Summit 2026 to Explore the Future of Aged Care
EVENT DETAILS The inaugural Regional and Remote Summit 2026 will bring together aged care providers, government representatives, clinicians, researchers and community leaders to explore the future of care across regional, rural and remote Australia. Taking place on 1...
Aged Care Wait Times Shift as Residential Delays Rise
SOURCE New government data shows mixed results for aged care wait times, with older Australians waiting longer to enter residential care while the median wait for Support at Home has fallen. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s latest quarterly report...
Support at Home Still Falling Short, Says Ageing Australia
This article is originally sourced from Community Care Review (stock photo only) At the NSW/ACT peak body conference, Tom Symondson, the CEO of Ageing Australia, reiterated the trouble the aged care sector is facing with Support at Home. The program has not delivered...
I-CAN Assessment for NDIS Participants
This article is originally sourced from Team DSC (stock photo only) New framework plans for the NDIS are set to roll out in April 2027. By then, participants who are 16 years old and up are needed to undergo the I-CAN assessment. What is the I-CAN? It’s a tool...
NDIA New Way of Planning Online Community Forum
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) To make planning not just easier but also fairer for NDIS participants, the Australian Government is testing a new way of planning. Valuable feedback from the NDIS Review, as well as the...
Online Workshop for Thriving Kids
This article is originally sourced from Team DSC (stock photo only) According to reports, 22% of NDIS participants are 9 years old and under. Care providers need to take note, as the NDIA will be rolling out Thriving Kids, which is a community-based early support...
Perth Disability Connection Expo 2026 to Bring the Disability Community Together
EVENT DETAILS The Perth Disability Connection Expo 2026 will bring NDIS participants, providers, carers, families and disability professionals together on 27–28 November 2026 for one of the city’s largest disability and NDIS-focused community events. With more than...
NSW/ACT Aged Care Leaders to Gather at State Conference
EVENT INFO Aged care professionals from across New South Wales and the ACT will come together on 13–14 August 2026 for the NSW/ACT State Conference at the Hilton Sydney. Built around the theme "People, Purpose and Progress," the event will explore the future of aged...
CareVision Introduces Integrated Forms & Assessments Suite for Clinical Compliance
CareVision has launched its Forms & Assessments Suite, a comprehensive clinical documentation library designed to support aged care providers operating within the Support at Home environment. The newly launched suite brings together a structured collection of...
RACGP Calls for Support at Home Reform
SOURCE The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called for changes to the Support at Home program, warning that unnecessary assessments and administrative requirements can delay access to appropriate care. In its submission to the Senate...
Victorian Council Exiting Home Care
This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) Due to the increased requirements of Support at Home and the new Aged Care Act, an outer-metro council will pull out of aged care services. The Melton City Council cannot deliver home care...
CareVision Mobile Plus App for NDIS Providers
The CareVision Mobile Plus App is more than just a mobile tool—it’s a complete care partner for NDIS and Support at Home providers. Available on Android and iOS, the app makes coordinating services, communicating with your team, and delivering high-quality care easier...
NDIS Accounts Targeted by Cyber Criminals: What Participants Need to Know
SOURCE Cyber criminals have gained access to some NDIS accounts through myGov, prompting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to warn participants about phishing and impersonation scams. Criminals may pose as staff members to obtain login details and...
PWDA Questions NDIS Readiness for Major Reform
SOURCE People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has raised concerns about the government’s readiness to deliver major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), warning that existing administrative challenges could make further reforms difficult to...
Families Call for Greater Transparency on Aged Care Wait Times
SOURCE ARTICLE Families and advocacy groups are calling for greater transparency around Support at Home waiting times, saying limited information is making it difficult for older Australians and their carers to plan for essential care. The Families for Aged Care...
NDIA Warns of NDIS Account Scams
This article is originally sourced from Links (stock photo only) NDIS accounts are now being targeted by criminal networks. They are able to do this by accessing the participant’s myGov, via phishing or impersonating staff members. The National Disability Insurance...
Virtual Forum Explores Governance Under New Aged Care Act
EVENT DETAILS Ageing Australia will host a virtual executive forum on 30 July 2026, bringing together board directors, CEOs and senior leaders to examine governance responsibilities under Australia's new aged care legislation. The event will focus on helping providers...
The Cost-Shifting Paradox: Home Support vs. Hospitals
by David Fairbairn When a government tightens the vice on home care pricing or introduces layers of administrative gridlock, it creates a false economy. The Reality of Home Care Savings: Squeezing a Support at Home provider's margin might save the federal aged...
Community Transport Remains Vital as Aged Care Reforms Continue
This article is originally sourced from Aged Care Guide (stock photo only) One of the most vital factors of independence is the freedom to go places. And for people who can no longer drive or can’t, they can only rely on community transport. This allows them to go to...
Inspector-General Urges Changes to Aged Care Reforms
This article is originally sourced from Hello Care (stock photo only) Natalie Siegel-Brown steps down as Inspector-General of Aged Care after less than 2 years. Her farewell message warns of the decline Aged Care faces if implementation doesn’t change. The reforms...
Industry Backs Flexible End-of-Life Care at Home
SOURCE Ageing Australia and Palliative Care Australia have welcomed a Senate committee recommendation to remove funding and time limits from the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway. The proposal calls for a clinically guided, needs-based model that allows older...
CareVision Strengthens Team to Support Growth
CareVision is expanding its Support and Development teams with six new roles, reinforcing its commitment to delivering outstanding service and ongoing innovation for aged care and disability providers. The expansion reflects the company's continued growth and...
Industry Calls for Clearer Guidance on Higher Everyday Living Fees
SOURCE The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission's recent investigation into the use of Higher Everyday Living Fees (HELF) has renewed discussion about how providers should apply the framework under the new aged care funding model. Industry leaders say clearer...
Perth Disability Connection Expo 2026 Returns This August
EVENT DETAILS The Perth Disability Connection Expo 2026 will take place on 14–15 August 2026, bringing together NDIS participants, carers, families and service providers for one of Western Australia’s largest disability community events. Designed to help people...
Cost of Living Pressures Add to Aged Care Workforce Challenges
SOURCE Rising living costs are placing additional pressure on Australia's aged care workforce, with new research from Randstad finding that one in three health and aged care workers has taken on—or is considering taking on—a second job. The findings highlight growing...
NDIA Board Renewed; Supports NDIS Future
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) On 26 June 2026, the Australian Government announced both new and returning appointments for the NDIA Board. This is to ensure people with disabilities, as well as their families, continue to...
Understanding NDIS Community Connections
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) For people with disability, as well as their carers and family members, it may be difficult to navigate the NDIS community at first. The NDIS is all about community connections so that you can find...
Fraud Fusion Taskforce Against NDIS Criminals
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) Due to the rising number of fraudulent activities within the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Fraud Fusion Taskforce was established in December 2022. So far, it has been able to send 17...
CHSP Virtual Forum to Explore the Future of Entry-Level Aged Care
EVENT DETAILS Aged care professionals are invited to explore the future of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) at CHSP Unlocked: Rethinking Care at the Front Door, a full-day virtual forum hosted by Ageing Australia on 22 July 2026. The forum will bring...
CareVision Expands Support and Development Teams
CareVision is continuing its growth with the recruitment of six new team members across its Support and Development departments. The expansion reflects the company's ongoing investment in delivering exceptional customer service while strengthening its software...
Senate Inquiry Into NDIS Reform Bill Extended Following Proposed Amendments
SOURCE The Senate Inquiry into the proposed NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 has been extended, giving stakeholders additional time to examine the legislation and provide feedback before the inquiry concludes. An interim report has...
New SIL Registration Rules and Practice Standards Take Effect
SOURCE New registration requirements and practice standards for Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers have officially been introduced, bringing significant compliance changes across the NDIS sector. From 1 July 2026, registration becomes mandatory for Supported...
SAH Operators Troubled with Maintaining Margins
This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) With Support at me replacing Home Care Packages last year, care providers and participants have been struggling with the changes. With the release of the Australian Aged Care Sector Financial...
Government Plans Human Review Pathway for Complex Aged Care Assessments
SOURCE The Australian Government has announced plans to introduce a new escalation pathway for complex aged care assessments, allowing clinical delegates to refer cases for departmental review when an automated funding outcome does not reflect an older person's needs....
CareVision Grows Team to Support Customers
We're excited to announce that CareVision is expanding both our Support and Development teams, with six new positions currently being recruited across the two departments. This is an exciting milestone for CareVision and reflects our continued growth and commitment to...
Inspector-General Calls for Refinements to Support at Home
SOURCE Australia’s Support at Home program has the foundations to succeed but requires further refinement to better support older people ageing independently, according to Inspector-General of Aged Care Natalie Siegel-Brown during a recent Senate inquiry. Ms...
CareVision’s New Forms & Assessments Suite
CareVision is preparing to launch its upcoming Forms & Assessments Suite, a comprehensive clinical documentation library designed to support aged care providers transitioning into the Support at Home environment. The suite brings together a structured collection...
Sector Backs Consultation on CHSP Future
This article is originally sourced from Community Care Review (stock photo only) The Support at Home program came in last year, 1 November, and replaced the Home Care Packages Program, as well as the Short-Term Restorative Care Programme. It went off on a rocky start...
Catholic Health Australia Pushes for Expanded Home-Based Hospital Care
This article is originally sourced from Cath News (stock photo only) Hospital in the Home is not getting enough support or attention, despite offering benefits to Australians in need. A position paper was released by Catholic Health Australia that urges the...
CareVision to launch Forms & Assessments Package for Support at Home providers
CareVision is preparing to launch its upcoming Forms & Assessments Suite, a comprehensive clinical documentation library designed to support aged care providers transitioning into the Support at Home environment. The suite brings together a structured collection...
Queensland Care Leaders to Gather for People, Purpose and Progress Conference
EVENT DETAILS Aged care professionals from across Queensland will come together from 29 June to 1 July 2026 at Brisbane’s Royal International Convention Centre for the People, Purpose and Progress conference. The event will bring together providers, leaders,...
Senate Scrutiny Continues Over Support at Home Transition Timing and Price Caps
SOURCE Federal bureaucrats have defended the rollout timeline for transitioning personal care services into clinical care under the Support at Home program, as well as the decision to defer introducing price caps, during a tense Senate Estimates hearing. The changes,...
Support at Home Under Scrutiny as Sector Questions Design and Delivery
This article is originally sourced from Pearls and Irritations (stock photo only) It has been more than 6 months since Support at Home officially launched. This program replaced the Home Care Package Program, which helps older Australians to stay at home through...
Personal Care Services to Become Fully Government Funded Under Support at Home
SOURCE Support at Home participants will no longer pay out-of-pocket contributions for personal care services from 1 October 2026, following a Federal Government decision to reclassify personal care as a fully funded Clinical Support. The change covers services such...
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