The new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home Program are set to commence in July 2025, and perhaps this Christmas break offers a unique opportunity for Home Care providers to get ahead. Here are 5 key questions to consider to prepare your organisation for the transformation.
With the introduction of the Single Assessment System (SAS) from 9 December 2024, the days of navigating multiple assessment processes, facing inconsistent eligibility criteria, and juggling fragmented referral pathways will soon be behind us. For residential aged care and home care providers, this shift signals an important opportunity to get ahead of the curve—starting now.
As aged care reforms evolve, staying informed about changes to programs like Support at Home can feel overwhelming, especially amid the demands of daily operations. To support your journey, we’ve compiled a list of essential resources, articles, and insights to keep the aged care sector up-to-date on the Support at Home program.
The aged care and home care sectors in Australia are currently experiencing major reforms and providers are grappling with a lack of clear information regarding the new Support at Home model, even three years after the Royal Commission. This ongoing uncertainty, coupled with shifting implementation dates, has left many feeling like they are “planning in the dark”.
By embracing data-driven decision making, we are not only preparing for the upcoming reforms but also driving continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of home care services.
In our June webinar, four industry leaders shared their experiences and strategies in managing the financial and operational challenges of the past 12 to 18 months. This blog summarises their key points and insights.
Our May webinar on AI in aged care and home care featured three industry leaders discussing the current state of AI implementation in their organisations, its impact on their operations, and future potential. Here, we summarise their key points, highlighting practical applications and future prospects of AI in the sector.
With ongoing consultation on the regulatory model for aged care, the Department of Health and Aged Care conducted a webinar on the design of the new model in May. As we progress towards the go-live date in July 2024, we are putting together a summary of the key concepts and insights from the consultation and documents.
The federal government is applying a number of changes to Australian Home Care, but is your business prepared for these adjustments.
Home care provides greater choice for older Australians, as they’re able to remain in their own homes while still receiving a high level of care.