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CareVision is preparing to launch its upcoming Forms & Assessments Suite on Thursday, a comprehensive clinical documentation library designed to support aged care providers transitioning into the Support at Home environment. The suite brings together a structured...

This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) With Support at Home replacing home care packages and short-term restorative care, there are many changes seen in the aged care industry. One of these changes is home care is becoming more...

EVENT The VIC State Conference 2026 will take place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Pullman Albert Park in Melbourne, bringing together professionals and leaders from across the aged and community care sectors. Centered around the theme People, Purpose and Progress, the...

SOURCE (stock photo only) The 2026–27 Federal Budget includes an additional $3.7 billion investment into aged care, with funding aimed at improving affordability and access to in-home support services. While sector organisations welcomed several measures, many...

This article is originally sourced from Hello Care (stock photo only) With the prices of housing and living rising, aged care workers are struggling and find themselves needing to get another job. According to a workforce firm, 1 in 3 healthcare professionals in...

The ITAC Conference 2026 brought together more than 770 attendees across two days of discussion, networking and industry collaboration focused on the future of aged care, community care and retirement living in Australia. The event featured keynote presentations,...

SOURCE New research from Flinders University reveals many home care recipients feel overlooked and unsupported while navigating Australia’s aged care system. Although conducted before the rollout of Support at Home, the findings highlight issues that remain highly...

SOURCE Older Australians are facing extended delays in accessing care, with wait times for Support at Home packages now exceeding 300 days for those with standard priority. Government data confirms these timelines apply not only to new applicants but also to those...

EVENT PAGE Sector leaders, innovators and technology experts will come together for ITAC 2026, Australia’s leading conference focused on innovation and digital transformation in aged and community care. The two-day event will explore how emerging technologies,...

This article is originally sourced from Third Sector (stock photo only) With the new aged care act, so many changes have occurred, and many participants have failed to keep up. The support systems seem to be more complicated for others, and they don’t feel seen or...

This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) Last year, aged care occupancy was already nearing full capacity. There was a projected increase of more than 9,000 residents, yet the sector was only able to add 578 new residential aged...

The transition to the new Support at Home (SAH) program is well underway, and many aged care providers are reassessing whether their current CMS can truly support the changes. Across the sector, common challenges are emerging: Limited or incomplete Support at Home...

This article is originally sourced from The Weekly Source (stock photo only) The Pricing Framework for Residential Aged Care Services 2026 to 2027 has been released by the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority. This 41-page report comes from consultations...

SOURCE Recent analysis shows the top 25 home care providers now hold 40.5% of market share, but industry leaders say the real transformation is happening beneath the surface. Insights from a KPMG webinar highlight how Support at Home is reshaping the sector in more...

This article is sourced from hellocare.com.au (stock photo only) The cost of fuel is still on the rise, and it’s taken a huge toll on all workers, including home care workers. Although the Albanese government has offered a short-term respite for workers, halving fuel...

This article has been sourced from www.openforum.com.au The COVID-19 pandemic exposed long-standing gaps in how older people are treated within health systems. International inquiries, including the UK’s COVID-19 review, found that older and vulnerable populations...

This article is originally sourced from communitycarereview.com.au (stock photo only) Even before the fuel crisis, care providers had already seen a rise in fuel costs, spending as much as $5,100 to $10,000 every month, and some even over $10,000 every month....

Pictured (from left to right): Senators David Pocock, Rebekha Sharkie, Anne Ruston, Penny Allman-Payne and Kate Chaney SOURCE A growing wave of concern from older Australians has prompted a cross-party push to reform the Support-at-Home program. Led by independent...

Are your systems helping your team deliver better care, or quietly slowing them down? In today’s aged care and disability sector, the difference between a smooth operation and daily friction often comes down to how information flows. From care notes to incident...

11-year Carinity Hill resident Marjorie Blankley cuts the 50th Celebration Cake surrounded by Carinity long-serving staff members(This image is from carinity.org.au) CareVision celebrates Carinity Hilltop on 50 years of providing exceptional care for aged Australians...

SOURCE As ageing populations grow, understanding where old people receive the strongest support is becoming increasingly important. A recent Senior Healthcare Quality index comparing regions across Australia and the United States highlights how access, workforce...

The 2026 Ageing Australia Conferences are set to bring together leaders, professionals, and innovators from across the aged care sector for a series of highly anticipated events. These conferences offer a valuable opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore...

SOURCE A new provider feedback report has revealed widespread concern across the sector, with only 13 per cent of providers reporting a positive experience with the rollout of Support at Home. While there is strong support for the reform’s intent, many say...

This article is sourced from hellocare.com.au (stock photo only) In aeroplanes, there’s a safety reminder that says you have to put your mask on first before you help others. The same logic applies to caregiving. When it comes to aged Australians, it’s important to...

SOURCE NEWS (STOCK PHOTO ONLY) Discussion around Australia’s aged care reforms continues as experts highlight key structural differences between the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Support at Home Program. Speaking at a Senate inquiry, Professor Kathy Eagar...

SOURCE (STOCK PHOTO ONLY) New data suggests the cost of in-home aged care services has risen significantly since reforms took effect in November 2025. Analysis from CaringCo found some providers have increased prices for services such as personal care, cleaning and...