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.
1 October has come with a few updates; this date has seen some NDIS support budgets reduce in two support categories, and from 1 October, eligible Support at Home participants no longer pay contributions for approved personal care services. See inside for more details.
There are a number of tools, frameworks and user guides available for navigating the Government Provider Management System, the Specialisation Verification process, audit evidence collection for provider registration renewal. More information can be found inside.
Lastly, the Support at Home Program Manual and Commonwealth Home Support Program 2025-27 Manual have been updated. Summaries of these changes 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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