Feb 7, 2026 | NDIS, Practical Solutions, Technology
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...
Feb 6, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
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...
Feb 5, 2026 | NDIS, Practical Solutions
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...
Feb 4, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Practical Solutions
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...
Feb 2, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
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...
