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.
A number of reports have been released and are now available for reading. These reports focus on exploring how age affects assumptions at work, developing a better understanding of disability in Australia, and a recommendation for all state and federal governments to design and deliver the Thriving Kids initiative in genuine partnership with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). These reports can be found in this edition.
An updated version of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) 2025-27 Manual and Appendices has been made available, and guidance on entering data into the Data Exchange for CHSP funded organisations has also been published. Read more on both of these in this edition.
A few updates relating to Support at Home have also transpired. This includes an escalation pathway for people with complex circumstances that are not fully captured by current arrangements when they are assessed for support, and changes to Support at Home pricing and late claiming processes. Information about these and other updates can be found in this edition.
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