Welcome to the latest edition of the Community Care News Digest for 2026. In this edition, you will read about the latest news, information, resources and events to keep you up to date with the aged care, disability and community care sectors across the Western Sydney region.
Several grant opportunities and expressions of interest are available at this time, including the Disability Peer Support and Connections Program 2026-27, NSW Government Thriving Kids Services, and the Disability Advocacy Support Program: Service Delivery. More information can be found in this edition.
Resources are also available across a number of different topics and focus areas. These include the CHSP 2025-27 manual and summary of changes, a guide for substitute decision-making, a timeline detailing the upcoming NDIS reform changes, an inclusive workplace guide to support employees with intellectual disability, and more. You can read further about these resources in this edition.
Lastly, there is information and resources available to navigate the aged care reforms, such as training regarding the new Aged Care Act, Budget information relating to aged care and disability, and the Aged Care Act 2024 inaugural wait times report. All of these can be found inside.
Make sure to check out the detailed articles and resources linked throughout and connect with us on social media and LinkedIn for real-time updates and regional news.
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