Apr 13, 2025 | Knowledge Base, NDIS, Practical Solutions
Plan Managers often find themselves in a tricky spot—especially when it comes to deciding whether a support or service is considered “reasonable and necessary” (R&N) under the NDIS. Officially, the NDIS Act says that only the NDIA CEO or their delegate can...
Apr 10, 2025 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Knowledge Base
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) Pressure injuries (PIs), also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, remain a persistent and costly challenge in aged care. These injuries not only diminish quality of life but also...
Apr 4, 2025 | AGED CARE, Aged Care System, Knowledge Base
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) With the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards coming into effect, now is the time for residential aged care providers to review their food and nutrition policies and invest in...
Mar 27, 2025 | Knowledge Base, NDIS, Practical Solutions
When it comes to creating services within your organisation, it’s important to get the engagement of people with disability. Prioritising stakeholder engagement can help in upholding person-centred support—you can get input from participants on the method as well as...
Mar 24, 2025 | Knowledge Base, NDIS, Practical Solutions
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) has passed Parliament, there will be a lot of changes taking place. If you want to keep up with said changes, Team DSC offers a new NDIS law workshop for providers. It’s...
Mar 19, 2025 | AGED CARE, Community, Knowledge Base
Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, new research from National Seniors Australia (NSA) reveals the long-term effects on older Australians’ social lives. NSA Head of Research Dr. Diane Hosking noted that while many have returned...
