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Texture Modified Diets for Aged Care
This article originally appeared on p.26 Aged Care Today Winter 2025 (stock photo only) When an aged care resident is experiencing swallowing issues, known as dysphagia, this can be a frightening time for the individual and their loved ones, with an escalated risk of...
New Ways to Make Case Notes Billable Coming Soon with CareVision
A major update is on the way to help NDIS providers better track billable hours through improved time logging and case note management. This change is part of CareVision’s broader preparations for the Support at Home program, which places a stronger emphasis on...
Positive Response to Aged Care Act Rollout Adjustment
The Australian Government’s decision to adjust the rollout date of the new Aged Care Act to 1 November 2025 has received strong support from sector leaders. Peak body Ageing Australia welcomed the move, highlighting the need for realistic implementation timelines to...
Eligibility Reassessments for NDIS Participants
This article is sourced from teamdsc.com.au The National Disability Insurance Agency is capable of removing people who are under the National Disability Insurance Scheme if they are not able to meet the eligibility criteria. With the new NDIS Act, the NDIA may request...
Operationalising Care Management Billing in Support at Home
With the Support at Home program now delayed until November 2025, providers have a valuable window to move beyond understanding the funding changes and start embedding the systems and workflows they’ll need to succeed. This is the time to shift from planning to...
Support at Home Program Delayed to November 2025
The Australian Government has announced that the Support at Home program, initially scheduled for rollout on July 1, 2025, will now launch on November 1, 2025, alongside the new Aged Care Act. The delay, confirmed by Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae on June...
New NDIS Law Changes Workshop
This workshop is available on teamdsc.com.au (stock photo only) With the new NDIS Law, a lot of changes have been implemented, and Plan Managers are one of the most affected roles. Whether you are having trouble understanding the new spending rules for participants or...
Permanent Ban to Freedom Care Group
This article is sourced from www.ndiscommission.gov.au (stock photo only) According to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, the Freedom Care Group Pty Limited’s registration has been revoked. This company is now permanently banned from ever providing services...
Update Your NDIS Service Agreements for Compliance and Clarity
With major changes introduced through the new NDIS Act, PACE rollout, and tighter payment integrity measures, outdated service agreements are no longer fit for purpose. Providers must act now to ensure their agreements reflect current expectations and protect both...
Contractor Management with CareVision
CareVision is the only care platform that empowers providers to seamlessly manage, schedule, and monitor third-party contractors with full transparency, flexibility, and compliance, built for the new Support at Home environment. 1. Meet Compliance with...
Care Management Time Tracking and Billing Under Support at Home: Why the Right Software System Matters
With the upcoming rollout of the Support at Home program in July 2025, aged care providers across Australia must prepare for a fundamental shift in how care management is tracked, delivered, and billed. This change brings new accountability, transparency, and the need...
Australia Backs WHO Pandemic Agreement to Boost Global Preparedness
Australia has welcomed the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement—a landmark move to improve global readiness for future health emergencies. Developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agreement promotes international cooperation on...
New NDIS Leadership Appointed: What It Means for Providers and Participants
The Australian Government has reshuffled key ministerial roles, introducing new leadership for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). These appointments may influence the direction of disability support and related services, including how foundational...
Greater Collaboration Needed to Reduce Chemical Restraints
The use of chemical restraints remains high in the disability sector. The latest NDIS Commission report shows over 14,000 people subject to authorised restrictive practices, with nearly 62% involving chemical restraint, and many subjected to multiple medications. The...
The Role of Thickened Fluids For People with Dysphagia
This article originally appeared on page 32 of Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) Thickened fluids play a key role in the management of swallowing difficulties, clinically known as dysphagia, but are they the best solution? While there are clear benefits...
Aged Care in the Spotlight as Labor Secures Commanding Election Victory
Anthony Albanese has secured a second term in office with a decisive Labor victory, gaining at least 85 seats and leaving the Coalition reeling. In a historic upset, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton even lost his seat, leaving the Coalition without a clear leader. The...
Prepare Your Team for Support at Home with Confidence
The countdown to Support at Home is well underway. With July 1 fast approaching, it’s time to prepare your team for the operational changes ahead. While the department is still finalising many details, CareVision will guide you through the uncertainty. We’ve created...
What Aged Care Needs from the Federal Government
This article originally appeared on page 16 of Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) Aged care services for older Australians have significantly improved since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety put aged care on the national agenda – but...
Residents’ Voices Drive Aged Care Improvements
Around 43,000 aged care residents across Australia are set to share their feedback as part of this year’s Residents’ Experience Survey. This annual survey gives residents the chance to describe what it’s like living in aged care, highlighting what’s working well and...
Evidence-Based Protection Against Burnout for the Aged Care Sector
This article originally appeared on page 52 of Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) At a time when the aged care sector is undergoing continuous reform, self-care may provide protection against burnout from change fatigue. The ongoing impact of...
Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2025 Brings the NDIS Community Together
Mark your calendars for May 23-24, 2025, as the Sydney Disability Connection Expo takes over the International Convention Centre for two action-packed days of support, resources, and community connections. Navigating the NDIS can be overwhelming, but this free event...
Diversifying Services for Plan Managers
This article is sourced from teamdsc.com.au (stock photo only) Since 2020, Plan Managers are only able to provide two types of services according to the NDIA. The first is managing and monitoring a participant’s plan, specifically in financial administration. The...
Annual NDIS Conference 2025
Annual NDIS Conference This coming 20th and 21st of May, the Annual NDIS Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. To make it more accessible for all participants, this will also be an online event via Zoom. The two-day event arranged by...
PACE Transition: Key Changes Ahead for NDIS Service Providers
The NDIA is in the process of transitioning from its existing SAP CRM system to a new platform known as PACE (Participant and Communication Environment). Designed to enhance the way the NDIS connects with participants and providers, PACE is built on Salesforce...
Observing Practice Quality Tool from Living with a Disability Research Centre
This article is sourced from teamdsc.com.au Getting feedback from people you provide care services to is a must to ensure that you are doing your job and doing it well. To be able to gauge the quality of the support you are giving, a tool has been developed by the...
What You Need to Know About NDIS Needs Assessments
Needs assessments are set to change the way NDIS plans are created—shifting from participant-sourced reports to NDIA-led evaluations of what supports someone actually needs. These assessments are different from functional assessments and will guide new “framework...
Preparing for the Support at Home Program
A major change is on the horizon for aged care providers. From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will roll out the Support at Home program—a single, streamlined model set to replace the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP), and...
Are Plan Managers Responsible for Determining What’s ‘Reasonable and Necessary’?
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...
A Fresh Take on Seniors Living in Cottesloe
A not-for-profit retirement village in Cottesloe is redefining what ageing looks like—offering stunning ocean views, heritage charm, and a strong sense of community. Developed by Curtin Heritage Living, this award-winning village blends independent living, aged care,...
Innovative Approaches to Combat Pressure Injuries
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...
Aged Care Needs to Be a National Priority
With the Federal Election approaching, Ageing Australia is urging all parties to make aged care a top priority—highlighting urgent issues around workforce shortages, long wait times, and the transition to the new Aged Care Act. There’s a growing shortfall of aged care...
The Right Staff For Culturally Appropriate Dementia Care
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) The requirements of Australia’s increasingly diverse cultural demographics must be factored into dementia care in Australia, with workforce diversity a key enabler. As Australia’s...
Budget Falls Short on Home Care Waitlist Relief
The recent Federal Budget has delivered some welcome cost-of-living and healthcare measures, but National Seniors Australia (NSA) says it missed the mark on reducing home care wait times. NSA applauded initiatives such as increased bulk billing rates, cheaper...
Training To Deliver Quality Food And Nutrition for Aged Care
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...
Why Organisations Should Prioritise Stakeholder Engagement
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...
New NDIS Law Workshop for Providers
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...
COVID’s Lasting Impact on Social Connections Among Seniors
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...
The Importance of the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Data
The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) data provides insight into the type of dwellings a community already has and, more importantly, what it needs. It can show SDA eligibility decisions and design categories per region. This can help in drawing conclusions...
National Seniors Australia Releases Policy Recommendations Ahead of Federal Election
National Seniors Australia (NSA) has put forward 16 key policy recommendations to address the rising cost of living, healthcare, aged care, banking, and superannuation ahead of the Federal Election. Backed by insights from the NSA’s 256,000 community members, the...
Understanding the Difference Between Ageing and Frailty
Ageing is a natural process that everyone experiences, but frailty is not inevitable. While getting older leads to gradual physical and mental changes, it does not mean a person will automatically become frail. The key difference lies in how well the body maintains...
NDIS Moves Toward Mandatory Registration for Key Providers
Read the original article here. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is moving forward with the mandatory registration of Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers, support coordinators, and platform providers. The transition aims to improve quality, safety,...
ITAC Awards 2025 Celebrates Excellence in Aged Care
Ageing Australia has announced the winners of the 2025 Innovation Transforming Aged Care (ITAC) Awards, celebrating groundbreaking contributions in aged care, seniors housing, and retirement living. The winners were revealed at the ITAC Conference Dinner at Marvel...
New NDIS Rules on Plan Variations and Reassessments
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has introduced new NDIS rules outlining how plan variations and reassessments will be handled. These changes impact participants with existing NDIS plans and clarify when the NDIA can modify or reassess a plan. Under the updated...
Government Delivering on Reform: A Message from the Minister of Aged Care
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 It is now four years since the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released its report into Australia’s aged care system, revealing the depth of systemic changes required across 148...
Hearing Loss: A Hidden Epidemic
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) The World Health Organization has estimated that by 2050 over 700 million people, or one in every 10 people, will have disabling hearing loss. Yet, it remains one of the most neglected...
Help Shape a Pet-Friendly Future for Aged Care
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Autumn 2025 (stock photo only) Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with millions of people benefiting from the companionship, physical activity and emotional support that animals...
New Rules for Managing NDIS Funding
The government has introduced new rules for managing NDIS funding, which affect how participants can self-manage their plans or use a plan manager. These changes give the NDIA more power to restrict self-management or the use of a plan manager if it believes there’s a...
Cut Costs & Stay Compliant with BOUNCE for Home Care & NDIS Providers
Small to medium Home Care and NDIS providers looking to reduce operating costs—now is the time to book a demo! Chat with their friendly team to learn more about their award-winning CV software and unbeatable pricing. With rising demands and evolving regulations, small...
NDIS Workshop for New Businesses
NDIS Online Workshop by DSC (stock photo only) Whether you are starting up a new business or you are a new manager or have new staff, the ABCs of the NDIS is an online workshop that can get you jumpstarted on all things NDIS. This 5-hour workshop will cover everything...
What’s Happening with Foundational Supports in 2025?
Foundational supports are a new tier of disability services set to launch in July 2025, aiming to help the 1.4 million Australians with disabilities who aren’t eligible for the NDIS. These supports will fill the gap between mainstream services and the specialised care...
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