Support at Home Program 2025 New Aged Care Changes from 1 November
The Support at Home program, starting 1 November 2025, will replace Home Care Packages and group aged care supports into three categories: Clinical Care, Independence Support, and Everyday Living. [...]
Beating the Winter Blues: Welcoming Spring and Reconnecting with Ourselves
As we settle into August, we find ourselves gently moving toward the end of winter. It's a time when many of us begin to feel a little worn out, [...]
Annecto Closure in July 2025: What It Means and How We Can Help
Annecto is closing its operations in July 2025, affecting over 3,000 NDIS and aged care participants, as well as more than 1,000 staff across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, and the ACT.If you are [...]
NDIS 2025–26 Pricing Arrangements Released
Starting 1 July 2025, the NDIS has introduced new Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits to support a fairer, more sustainable disability services system. What is changing in NDIS pricing [...]
NDIS Funding Changes 2025: What You Need to Know
From 19 May 2025, NDIS funding will move from annual upfront payments to quarterly instalments.Instead of receiving the full 12-month allocation at once, participants will now get their funding in [...]
The Role of Psychology in Disability Support and the NDIS
Psychology plays a crucial role in disability care by enhancing emotional well-being, supporting individuals with neurodiversity, and helping them build resilience and independence. What is the Link Between Disability [...]
Peak Plan Management Now Part of nib Thrive
Peak Plan Management is now part of nib Thrive, marking a significant expansion by nib into the NDIS space.In a move shaking up the NDIS plan management landscape, nib [...]
Demystifying the NDIS: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Roles, Supports, and Your Rights
What Is the NDIS and Why Is It Important? The NDIS is Australia’s national scheme that funds disability support to improve independence, inclusion, and quality of life.It covers services such [...]
The New NDIS Laws – Changes you should know about
The New NDIS Laws – Changes you should know about The new NDIS law has just passed parliament (the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS [...]
The Help at Hand Support Story – Part One
The Help at Hand Support Story - Part One: How It All Started The Beginnings of Help at Hand Support Help at Hand [...]
Empathy and Compassion Fatigue in NDIS Support Coordinators
Empathy and compassion fatigue in NDIS Support Coordinators refers to the emotional exhaustion that results from prolonged exposure to participant challenges, leading to reduced empathy, mental strain, and burnout.Support [...]
More Than Medals
More Than Medals: How We Can Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities in Sports With the upcoming Paris Olympics, excitement and (tension!) is high as athletes [...]
