LATEST NEWS
Have Your Say: Updating Clinical Guidelines for Dementia Care
Public consultation is open for feedback to help update the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia. People living with dementia and those supporting them are invited to contribute their feedback. The information provided is intended to improve the quality of dementia care and guide the national response in a direction that reflects current evidence and experiences. Feedback is invited until 6 July 2026.
Auditor Resources for Care Minutes Performance Statement
All residential care providers must submit an audited statement as part of the Aged Care Financial Report 2025-26, which is due on 31 October 2026. These new annual audit requirements are to ensure that all care time is reported accurately, and that transparency and integrity in the delivery of care to older people is upheld.
Grant Opportunity GO8264: Disability Peer Support and Connections Program 2026-27
This grant, funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, is part of a phased transition outlined in the new Disability Peer Support and Connections (DPSC) program. Organisations that are funded under the grant are expected to strengthen peer and community connections for people living with a disability. The grant is split into three activity streams: Individual and Family Capacity Building; Community Capacity Building; and Information, Advice and Referral. Applicants can apply for more than one stream but will need to complete a separate application for each. The total amount that is available in the grant is $517 million, and eligibility criteria applies. The deadline for this grant opportunity is 2.00pm (ACT Local Time) on 2 July 2026.
New Report: Effectiveness of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
A performance audit report has been released by the Australian National Audit Office on the effectiveness of the CHSP. This audit was to determine if the CHSP meets community need, is delivered effectively, and is meeting its objectives. Despite overall satisfaction, there are accessibility barriers to CHSP services, although there is no established methodology for measuring and monitoring unmet demand for CHSP services.
Last Chance: NSW Government Thriving Kids Services Expression of Interest (EOI)
This is the last chance for non-government organisations to submit an expression of interest to deliver services under the Thriving Kids program. From October 2026, Thriving Kids will provide new services for children 8 years and under with developmental delay and/or autism who have low to moderate support needs, and for their families, carers and kin. General supports and targeted supports will be available, and services will be delivered by NSW Government agencies alongside non-government organisations commissioned by the Department of Communities and Justice. The deadline for expressing interest is 3.00pm on 29 May 2026. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Grant Opportunity GO8390: Disability Advocacy Support Program: Service Delivery
This grant is one of three opportunities under the Disability Advocacy Support Program, and focuses on service delivery. Successful organisations will be required to provide individual disability advocacy to people with disability, their families, carers and kin in defined service areas nationally. Organisations are expected to provide such services in person where possible. Six year grants will be offered to successful applicants with strong capabilities that improve national coverage in specified focus areas. The total amount available is $184 million, and applications close at 2.00pm (ACT Local Time) on 16 July 2026.
