Changes to Support at Home: what it means for you
The Commonwealth Government has announced changes to the Support at Home program. We’ve taken a closer look at what’s changing and how it might make things easier for you and your family member.
The Commonwealth Government has announced changes to the Support at Home program. We’ve taken a closer look at what’s changing and how it might make things easier for you and your family member.
Support at Home meal services help you prepare food at home or access delivered meals. This guide explains what’s included, how costs work, and what to expect.
Your rights in aged care: older people have stronger rights and protections under the new Aged Care Act.
For Matt, the first three months of WorkFoundations have been about showing up, trying new things and gaining a clearer sense of what the future could look like.
Support at Home self-management gives you more choice and control over how your care is delivered. You can decide who supports you, when services happen, and how your care is organised. This guide explains how self-management works and whether it’s the right option for you.
WorkFoundations is a paid employment program that gives job seekers the chance to build skills, gain real work experience and work towards future employment goals over a six-month placement.
Did you know only 56% of working‑age Australians with disability are in paid employment? That’s where Rise comes in!
Rise Training, delivered in partnership with Jigsaw Australia, creates real skills, real opportunities, and real futures for people with disability.
Learn what community transport is, who can use it, and how disability transport services help people stay independent and connected to essential services and social activities.
In what’s set to be a blockbuster night of footy, Saturday 14 March will see Carrington Park light up for the Round 2 clash between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks, and this year, Kirinari Community Services is coming on board as an official sponsor.
As we age, maintaining independence at home becomes increasingly important to our comfort and our sense of wellbeing. In-home aged care services offer a practical solution that allows you or your loved one to continue living safely at home while receiving the support needed to thrive.
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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.
Support at Home services: what’s included and what’s not
The Support at Home program provides services to help older Australians live safely and independently at home. This guide explains what is included, what is not covered, and how the service list is structured across clinical supports, independence services and everyday living.
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