All Tasmanian Providers – RWVP Changes Now in Effect: 7-Day Exemption Removed for Workers with Vulnerable People
The Tasmanian Government has commenced Phase One of its RWVP Expansion Project, strengthening protections for vulnerable people through changes to the Registration to Work with…
NDIS and Aged Care Providers: Keep Up-to-Date with Sector Developments: National Federal Budget Update for the NDIS and Aged Care Sectors
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the governments forth budget on March 25, 2025. The primary focus of the 2025-2026 pre-election budget is income tax…
All Victorian Providers – Up to $500,000 Available for New Return-to-Work Projects Supporting Mental Health Recovery
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new round of Innovation Grants, with up to $500,000 available per project to support fresh, practical ideas that help injured…
Aged Care Providers – Apply Now: 2025–26 Support at Home Thin Markets Grant for Rural, Remote and Specialised Services
The Australian Government has announced a one-off grant opportunity for the 2025–26 financial year aimed at aged care providers operating in thin markets, including rural,…
SA Disability, Aged Care, and Community Services Providers – Portable Long Service Leave Scheme Starts 1 July 2025: What You Need to Know
South Australia has enacted the Portable Long Service Leave Act 2024, establishing a scheme effective from 1 July 2025, that allows workers in the community…
NSW Disability, Aged Care, and Community Services Providers – Portable Long Service Leave Scheme Starts 1 July 2025
The NSW Government has introduced the Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 2024, creating a new portable long service leave scheme for the…
NDIS Providers – Plan Variation and Reassessment Changes from 4 March 2025
On 4 March 2025, new rules under the NDIS Act 2013 came into effect, updating how the NDIA can vary or reassess participant plans. These…
DVA Community Nursing Fee Increase – Updated Rates Effective 1 March 2025 for Clinical and Personal Care Services
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has released an updated Community Nursing Schedule of Fees, effective from 1 March 2025. This schedule outlines the fees…
NDIS Providers: Ensure Safe Transitions Between Home & Hospital – Key Compliance Updates & Best Practices
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has updated its Practice Alert on transitions of care between home and hospitals. This replaces the 2022 guidance and…
Aged Care Providers – Minor Adjustments to Home Care and Flexible Care Subsidies from 1 March 2025
The Australian Government has introduced the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (March Home Care and Flexible Care Subsidy Increase) Instrument 2025, which includes minor adjustments to…