Social Media Age Restrictions – What Providers Need to Know
The Australian Government has introduced world-first social media age restrictions through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024.
Employers – Ensure Compliance with Casual Conversion Obligations by 26 February 2025
As part of the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, employers (excluding small business employers) are required to assess and offer eligible casual…
All Providers: Changes to Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Model Terms to Come into Effect from 26 February 2025
As part of the Closing Loopholes Legislation, the Fair Work Act 2009 has undergone changes, requiring updates to model terms for enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA)…
Aged Care Accommodation Reform – Key Changes from 2025
The Australian Government has announced major aged care accommodation funding reforms to improve the financial sustainability of the sector. The reforms include:Â
Aged Care Providers – Apply Now for Transition Support Grant to Upgrade IT Systems
The Australian Government has announced the Support at Home and new Aged Care Act Transition Support 2024-25 Grant Opportunity (GO7421).
Residential Aged Care Providers – Prepare for New Staffing Quality Indicators Effective 1 April 2025
From 1 April 2025, aged care providers must collect data on three new Quality Indicators (QIs) related to staffing in residential aged care:Â
DVA Approved Community Nursing Providers – Updates to the Community Nursing Schedule of Fees Effective 1 January 2025
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has updated the Community Nursing Schedule of Fees, effective for 28-day claim periods starting on or after 1 January…
NSW Disability Service Providers – Have Your Say on Proposed Framework to Regulate Restrictive Practices
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice has proposed a new framework to regulate restrictive practices used on people with disability. This initiative aims to…
NDIS Providers – Share Your Feedback on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2024
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is inviting feedback on the 2024 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) activities. IDPwD, observed annually on 3…
Aged Care Providers – New Single Assessment System Now in Effect
On 9 December 2024, the new Single Assessment System workforce was introduced, replacing the Regional Assessment Service (RAS), Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACATs), and independent…