Kirinari officially opened its Hoffmann Road day program centre in Thurgoona on Wednesday 07 October 2026, celebrating the occasion with customers, families, the community, and staff.
The Support at Home program has eight classifications that determine how much government funding you receive for ongoing care and services.
This NAIDOC Week, we’re proud to introduce the talented artists whose design has been commissioned to bring this vision to life, telling our First Nations story, and symbolising our commitment to meaningful Reconciliation.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) helps people with disability live more independently with daily support. This guide explains what SIL funding covers, what it does not include, and how it differs from Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Your rights in aged care: older people have stronger rights and protections under the new Aged Care Act.
Author: Paul Vaccaro, Kirinari Chief Strategy Officer Key Points: Summary: The article argues that the NDIS plays a vital role in supporting people with disability while also contributing to economic growth and employment, particularly in regional Australia. It highlights concerns that current reforms and funding reductions may have unintended consequences for regional communities that rely…
For Kayliah, the first three months of WorkFoundations have brought something simple but important: a sense of routine, confidence and growing independence.
Everyone deserves access to quality care, no matter where they live.Â
As Australia’s largest regional provider of human services, we see every day that delivering care in the regions is different.
This is why we’ve made a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry into The Transition to the Support at Home Program.
Not sure which aged care program is right for you? Learn the key differences between Commonwealth Home Support Programme services and the Support at Home program to find the best fit for your needs.
As of 1 November 2025, the Australian Government has introduced the Support at Home program. This new approach to in-home aged care is designed to make it easier for older people to stay independent, active, and connected to their community.
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Kirinari Community Services would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.
Kirinari acknowledges and recognises people from different nationalities, cultures, and identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where individuals feel safe, accepted, and affirmed.
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme Extended Until 2029
The Australian Government has announced that the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will be extended until 30 June 2029, continuing as a standalone program rather than being incorporated into the Support at Home program from mid-2027 as originally planned.
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