As Australia transitions to new Support at Home program, the role of the modern Support Worker is changing. The reforms aim to make home-based aged care more flexible, transparent, and personalised, giving older Australians greater control over how and when they...

For many care workers, the holiday season is a paradox: a time of goodwill and connection, but also a period of long hours, emotional strain, and blurred boundaries between work and personal life. When clients celebrate, workers may feel pressure to ‘be on’...

Throughout history, festivals and celebrations have punctuated life with moments of light, sound, scent, and community. What we often think of as ‘holiday fun’ might also be doing some serious work in the brain. In care settings, festive activities can tap into...

Essential skills are becoming more important in the rapidly evolving landscape of in-home aged care and disability support. Providers must commit to equipping their workforce with the right skills to deliver safe, effective, person-centred support under the new...

Australia is embarking on an important new journey with the launch of Thriving Kids, a national program designed to strengthen early supports for children with developmental delay, or mild to moderate autism and their families. For organisations and professionals in...

As Australia’s population ages, more people are living longer and experiencing the final stages of life later than ever. This demographic shift has made end-of-life care an increasingly important part of the healthcare system. Currently, around half of Australians...

As Australia pauses on Remembrance Day to honour those who served, attention also turns to the veterans who carry the invisible wounds of service. Beyond parades and memorials, there is an ongoing responsibility: ensuring the systems designed to support veterans can...

Daily routines can often feel rushed, fragmented, or overwhelming for those receiving support. Tasks that might seem simple to others can become sources of stress and frustration, leaving clients feeling disconnected from the present moment. Over time, these...

Australians are being encouraged to take proactive steps in supporting friends, family, and colleagues by participating in Start the Chat, a free online program designed to help build confidence with having conversations about suicide. Talking to someone who may be...