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Has Your Situation Changed on CHSP? It Might Be Time to Consider Being Reassessed for a Support at Home Package
Many older Australians across the Sunshine Coast begin their home support journey on the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). It provides light-touch help, often just an hour or two a week, and for a while it feels like enough. But as time goes on, and life changes, many people find themselves struggling to get the…
Understanding Means-Tested Co-Contributions in the Support at Home Program
Funding Home Care can feel overwhelming—especially with the Support at Home Program introducing new structures and clearer guidelines around co-contributions. Many older Australians are unsure what they’ll be asked to contribute, how fees are calculated, or what documents they’ll need. The good news? The system is designed to be fair, capped, and fully transparent. At…
Government Releases 20,000 Packages for Support At Home
The Albanese Government has announced that 20,000 new Home Care Packages will be released before the end of October, with another 20,000 Support at Home packages being released in 2025 after 1st November. This decision comes in response to community and sector pressure to address the growing waitlist for older Australians needing in-home support. Why…
Demystifying the Income Tested Fee: A Simple Guide for Sunshine Coast Seniors
Starting a Home Care Package or preparing for the Support at Home changes from 1 July 2025? If so, you might’ve heard the term “Income Tested Fee” or ITF. It sounds technical, but it doesn’t have to be confusing. Let’s walk through what it means, who it applies to, and how it impacts your aged…
What You Need to Know About the New Support at Home Program
The Australian Government is rolling out major changes to in-home aged care. Starting 1 July 2025, the Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme, while the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will transition no earlier than 1 July 2027. These reforms aim to simplify the system,…
How to Become a Participant of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
How to Participate in the NDIS Program – Disability Care Sunshine Coast It’s often very difficult to feel as though your concerns are being addressed, and improvements in the service you are using sometimes seem to take forever. This may lead to a lack of trust between the client and the service provider. The NDIS…
Are you on the home care package waitlist? Here’s what you can do about it.
Home Care Services Sunshine Coast Unfortunately the Government can only fund a limited number of home care packages, whatever they may promise at election time. There is no endless pool of funds. Sadly, this means that many in need are only on the home care waitlist. You may have been assessed by MyAgedCare and received…
NDIS roll out and what it means to you
NDIS in Queensland & Sunshine Coast You have no doubt by now heard that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in it’s final stretch of roll out, but what does that actually mean for you? If you have been claiming disability benefits prior to July 2016, and are under the age of 65, then…
Home Care Grants, are you eligible?
Home Care Funding Sunshine Coast The goal of the home care funding or grants is so that you can stay independent in your own home. It also gives you the benefits of never missing medical appointments, helps with the maintenance on your home and garden, house cleaning, and those important trips to the shops. Home…
Demystifying the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is not only a mouthful to say, but it can also be cluttered with misinformation. Here are some of the main questions we have been asked about the NDIS: Can I only use one provider with the NDIS? Much like your aged care funding, any funding that you get through…
Holistic Care with Our Balanced Care Method™
We understand that quality of life extends beyond physical care. That's why we are proud to integrate our Balanced Care Method, which focuses on promoting overall well-being through a combination of physical activity, mental engagement, and proper nutrition. Our approach ensures that clients receive not only the best Elderly Care but also a holistic care experience that enriches their lives.