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CHSP funding extended to 2029: what it means for Care Providers
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has confirmed that Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) grant funding will be extended for another two years, to 30 June 2029. For the Care Providers delivering CHSP services, and the older people who rely on them,...
The third wage rise has landed. Here’s how to update your payroll and claim support for the cost
From the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2026, registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care received a further minimum pay rate increase. It's the third and final instalment of the pay rise the Fair Work Commission handed down in its December 2024...
Ageing Australia NSW/ACT State Conference Recap
The Care Systems team attended the Ageing Australia NSW/ACT State Conference at the Hilton Sydney on 13 and 14 August. Across two days of sessions, a few clear themes emerged about where the aged care sector is heading, and what Care Providers should be paying...
Financial report on the Australian aged care sector released: what it means for your benchmarking
In late June 2026, the Department released the 2024-25 Financial Report on the Australian Aged Care Sector, along with a data extract bringing together headline figures for easy comparison. The report sets out how the sector performed financially over the 2024-25...
Minimum pay rates rise for aged care nurses: what the 1 August 2026 increase means for the sector
From the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2026, registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care will see another increase to their minimum award pay rates. It's the third and final instalment of a reform that has been years in the making, and one that...
What the personal care contributions change means for your organisation
From 1 October 2026, personal care services under Support at Home are moving to the clinical supports contribution category. In practical terms, older Australians will no longer pay contributions for services like showering, dressing and continence management. It's a...