Sep 22, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
SOURCE The Fair Work Commission has announced changes to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award as part of its review of gender-based undervaluation in priority awards. The changes include new definitions, revised rules for progression between...
Sep 21, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
This article is originally sourced from Community Care Review (stock photo only) At the 2026 Invox CHSP National Conference, Ian Yates, former acting Inspector-General of Aged Care, called for a review of the Commonwealth Home Support Program. This is due to the...
Sep 16, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
SOURCE The CHSP Alliance is calling on the Federal Government to address what it describes as a funding imbalance in aged care by making a significant new investment in the Commonwealth Home Support Program. In its Investing in Primary Aged Care submission, the...
Sep 15, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
This article is originally sourced from Sunshine Coast News (stock photo only) It’s no secret that there is a shortage in Australia’s healthcare industry. However, there will be more strain as the demand in aged care continues to soar. According to reports, there are...
Sep 11, 2026 | AGED CARE, Community, NDIS
SOURCE Concerns about the sustainability of Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services and the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) have been raised at the Senate inquiry into the Support at Home program. Representatives from Western Australia’s Shire of Wagin told...
Sep 8, 2026 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System
This article is originally sourced from National Seniors Australia (stock photo only) The Australian population is aging and more people are needing aged care. People need to know all of the costs to determine what is the best step for them or their loved ones. When...