Jan 23, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
SOURCE As the cost of aged care continues to rise, many older Australians are being asked to contribute more toward the services they need, particularly under the government’s new Support at Home scheme. While assessments may indicate a person can afford higher...
Jan 22, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
SOURCE Australia’s aged care reforms aim to support older people to remain living at home, yet this goal is becoming harder to achieve for the growing number of older Australians who rent privately. Over the past decade, private renters aged 55 and over have increased...
Jan 21, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
Delays in accessing home care are increasingly affecting health system capacity, particularly in regional Western Australia. Many older people assessed as needing support are waiting months for services, during which time some are entering hospital or residential care...
Jan 20, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
It’s fairly common for providers to get third-party contractors for their clients, especially with the rollout of the Support at Home program. However, what shouldn’t be normalised is being neck-deep in paperwork, from third-party claims to payments. If you are having...
Jan 16, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
This article is sourced from Australian Ageing Agenda (stock photo only) The Support at Home program, which rolled out on 1 November 2025, promised transparency for the aged care industry. It also aims to give more independence to older Australians. However, older...
Jan 15, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
As Support at Home reforms reshape aged care delivery, providers are being asked to demonstrate measurable outcomes while managing rising operational pressure. Nutrition has emerged as a critical area where impact can be clearly evidenced. Poor nutrition is closely...
