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Come and See Us at the National Conference!
CareVision is excited to be attending the National Conference, held from 24–26 November 2026 at the Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre! Come and visit us at Booth 68. We’re looking forward to catching up with our existing customers, meeting new...
165 Aged Care Homes Do Not Meet 24/7 RN Requirement
NEWS SOURCE Around 6.4% of Australian residential aged care homes do not meet the 24/7 registered nurse (RN) requirement, according to new compliance data. In total, 165 homes are non-compliant, including 12 with approved exemptions and 40 that did not submit reports....
Aged Care Act, One Year After
This article is originally sourced from Ageing Australia (stock photo only) It’s been a year since the Aged Care Act started, but thousands of aged Australians are still waiting for the care they are promised. Tom Symondson, CEO of Ageing Australia states that “Care...
Making Aged Care More Inclusive for LGBTI+ Older Australians
SOURCE LGBTI+ older Australians can face additional barriers when seeking aged care, with research highlighting concerns about discrimination, limited family support and uncertainty about whether services will respect their identities. Sarah McMullen-Roach, an...
Highlights at the Upcoming Ageing Australia National Conference 2026
EVENT The Aged Care industry is gearing up for Ageing Australia’s National Conference in Sydney. The event will be at ICC Sydney from the 24th to 26th of November. Don’t miss out on this much-awaited event where you can expect over 100 sessions in 3 days....
Hospital Pressure Mounts as Older Patients Wait for Aged Care
NEWS SOURCE NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has warned that rising numbers of older patients unable to access aged care could have serious consequences for the state’s hospital system. Speaking about projections that more than 7,000 older people could be waiting in...
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...
Aged Care Funding Underspend Raises Questions as Waitlist Exceeds 106,000
SOURCE Ageing Australia is calling for a reported $1.4 billion aged care funding underspend to be reinvested in services, with more than 106,000 older Australians waiting for ongoing Support at Home funding and thousands remaining in hospitals without suitable care...
Government Announces Independent Review of Aged Care Assessment Tool
This article is originally sourced from The Ageing Agenda (stock photo only) One of the major changes in the Aged Care industry is the use of the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), which replaced the National Screening and Assessment Form. This tool is said to improve...
NDIS Webinar for Providers: Changes in NDIS Laws
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) With the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment coming into effect last 27 August 2026, there have been a lot of changes in the NDIS. This coming 20 October 2026, providers can learn more...
More Than 6,400 Older Australians Died Waiting for Support at Home
This article is originally sourced from The Ageing Agenda (stock photo only) According to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, 6,436 older people died while they were waiting for their Support at Home package from 2025 to 2026. This number is a significant...
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...
Senate Divided Over Proposed $3 Billion Private Health Rebate Changes
SOURCE A proposed overhaul of private health insurance rebates for older Australians has divided a Senate committee, with concerns that the changes could increase costs for pensioners and people on fixed incomes. The government estimates the Private Health Insurance...
Remote Community Connector Program Expansion by NDIA
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) NDIS Support will now become more accessible to First Nations people. They will be able to get trusted and local face-to-face help so they can better understand and get more help out of NDIS...
Support Determinations in Effect 1st October
This article is originally sourced from Team DSC (stock photo only) Due to the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill published in May, the Australian government introduced the supports determination policy, which allows the Minister to reduce funding for a...
Mornington Peninsula Council Reverses Decision to Exit CHSP
SOURCE Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has reversed its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), confirming that its aged care services will continue beyond 2027. The council had planned to stop delivering the services amid...
Aged Care Bed Shortage Leaves Older Australians Waiting
SOURCE Australia’s shortage of residential aged care places is leaving thousands of older people waiting in hospital after they are ready to leave but cannot find suitable care. Ageing Australia estimates the country needs around 10,000 additional residential aged...
A Guide to the Latest NDIS Funding Changes
istock/MonthiraYodtiwong NDIS funding changes taking effect from 1 October will reduce approved budgets for social, economic and community participation supports by 50% and improved daily living supports by 10%. The reductions will apply when a participant’s plan is...
Personal Care Services Now Fully Funded Under Support at Home
This article is originally sourced from Australian Ageing Agenda (stock photo only) Aged Australians no longer have to pay for personal care services, such as showering, eating, dressing, continence support, taking medication, and personal hygiene maintenance. These...
CareVision Plus Mobile App for NDIS Providers
The CareVision Plus Mobile 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...
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...
The Hidden Cost of Delaying Aged Care and Support
SOURCE Delays in accessing aged care, disability support and other public services can create costs well beyond the government budget, with families, carers, hospitals and review systems often absorbing the impact. Productivity Commission data shows the median wait...
Support at Home Helps Older Australians Stay Independent at Home
(stock photo only)SOURCE Last year, the Australian government replaced Home Care Packages with Support at Home, with a goal to help older Australians to stay within their community and live independently. Home Care Packages had 4 funding levels while Support at Home...
SCHADS Award Changes to Bring New Pay Rates and Classifications
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...
Yates Warns CHSP Could Face Growing Regulatory Burden
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...
CHSP Alliance Calls for Major Funding Increase
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...
Aged Care Demand on the Rise; Health 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...
CHSP Sustainability and IAT Concerns Raised at Senate Inquiry
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...
Five Key Costs Families Should Understand Before Choosing Aged Care
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...
Aged Care Capacity Crisis Puts More Pressure on Health System
SOURCE Australia’s aged care capacity is struggling to keep pace with demand, with Ageing Australia, the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners warning that the pressure is increasingly flowing into the...
NDIA No Contact Rules
This article is originally sourced from Team DSC (stock photo only) NDIS Participants need to be aware that the NDIA can possibly suspend their plans or revoke altogether their NDIS access should they not respond to NDIA contact. The ‘no contact’ provisions are...
NDIS Assistive Technology Webinar
This article is originally sourced from ndis.gov.au (stock photo only) Modernisations are making its way into healthcare, and if you want to keep-up-to-date with the latest, the the NDIA is offers a webinar on NDIS Assistive Technology on Wednesday, 16 September 2026....
New Record Keeping Requirements for NDIS Providers
This article is originally sourced from Team DSC (stock photo only) A lot of changes have been made to the NDIS Act, and it has been challenging for providers, as well as self-managing participants. One more thing you need to be made aware of are the new record...
What the Latest NDIS Amendments Mean for Participants
Stock photo onlyNEWS SOURCE The Australian Government’s NDIS amendment legislation has now passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives, following changes negotiated with the Opposition in the final stages of the Bill. The amendments cover fraud and...
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...
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...
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...
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