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Keeping Providers Open and Focused on Care – How Partnerships Like PACE Care Strengthen the Sector
As aged care reform continues, many small and regional providers are facing a difficult reality. With growing compliance demands, workforce challenges and financial pressure, it’s becoming harder to stay open and focused on care. At Care Systems, we believe providers...
Residential Readiness: How We’re Supporting You Through the Changes
By Kristen Harvey, Head of Operations, Care Systems Published May 2025 With the July 2025 aged care reforms just around the corner, residential aged care providers are preparing for a few important shifts. While the changes aren’t as complex as those in home care,...
Support at Home: What Home Care Providers Should Do and When
"The introduction of the Support at Home (SaH) program on 1 July 2025 marks a major shift in the aged care funding landscape. For Home Care providers, this is not just about new codes or forms - it’s about rethinking how we manage claims, pricing, and client records...
Aged Care Work Value Case
Aged Care Work Value Case Changes to Awards The Fair Work Commission has announced changes to several awards as part of its Aged Care Work Value Case, which is effective from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 January 2025. The changes affect the...
Aged Care Bill 2024
The Australian Government's Aged Care Bill passed Parliament on November 25, 2024. What Does This Mean? Aged Care Reform With the recent passing of the new Aged Care Act, 2025 will be a very busy year for changes in the industry. The Care Systems team is already...
Government’s Response to the Aged Care Taskforce
In March 2024, the Aged Care Taskforce released its final report containing 23 recommendations aimed at building a fairer and more sustainable aged care system. On 12 September, the government issued its response, endorsing many of the proposed reforms. Key Aspects of...