CHSP providers have been given special flexibility provisions allowing them to transfer funds from now-banned group and social activities to essential services like meal delivery.
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COVID-19 supports announced for NDIS providers
NDIS providers will get assistance to retain workers as part of a suite of supports announced by the federal government in response to COVID-19.
Home, community providers to benefit from support package
New measures against COVID-19 have been unveiled for the aged care sector including a $235 million staff retention bonus for residential and home care providers.
Disability sector fears being left out of COVID19 response
There are concerns the disability sector is being left behind in the national coronavirus response but the government says it will meet stakeholders in coming days.
Visitor restrictions ramped up for aged care facilities
Residential aged care facilities will be required to increase restrictions on visitors as the government ramps up measures to control the spread of coronavirus.
Enhancing home care services through technology
The aged care royal commission has heard how two home care providers are using technology to support clients, improve quality of life and increase peace of mind for family members.
Home care providers promised COVID-19 rapid response teams
Rapid response teams will provide coronavirus support to home care providers, the government says.
Preparing for COVID-19 in the home care sector
A national webinar will discuss what coronavirus means for the home care sector.
Workers unable to meet social, emotional needs of older people
The majority of community aged care workers say the system isn’t allowing them to meet the emotional and social needs of their clients.
Commissioner throws down gauntlet to community sector
The community sector must play a key role in the response to elder abuse, the NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner says.
Addressing community care’s technology pain points
The Aged Care Industry Technology Council calls for better B2G systems in its submission to the Royal Commission.
Home care providers to be hit with major funding change from June
More than 900 home care providers will be affected by major changes to the payment system.
Royal commission hears 430 deaths reported to NDIS regulator
The NDIS regulator was notified of more than 69,000 reportable incidents over six months including 432 deaths, the disability royal commission has heard.
Treat clients like individuals, not tasks, researchers say
New research has highlighted the importance of home care workers treating clients like individuals rather than a “task” and calls for greater recognition of diversity principles.
