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Keep up to date with all the latest NDIS and Aged Care news on our blog. We will provide updates on registration, compliance and funding opportunities.
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Stable Home Care receives Aged Care Provider approval enabling the extension of vital services in the Tweed Valley and Gold Coast regions
SoCom Consulting is delighted to receive news this month that our client, Stable Home Care, received confirmation its application to become an Aged Care Provider for the delivery of In-Home Care has been approved.
CHSP Funding Released to New Providers for the First Time in 5 years
The Australian Government has this week issued a grant opportunity for the provision of entry level aged care under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). With the exception of the release of funding for CALD communities in late 2020, this is the first release available to NEW providers in almost 5 years.
Financial and Prudential Standards – What Do Home Care Providers Need To Know?
Understand the aged care Financial and Prudential reporting requirements for home care providers.
Consultation on the new Aged Care Act extended to Friday 8 March 2024
Have your say on the new Aged Care Act and how services are delivered. Consultation extended to 8 March 2024.
Aged Care Provider Specialisation Verification comes into effect 1 February 2023
From 1 February 2023, aged care providers will need to have verified their ability to deliver services to various special needs groups, or risk having those areas removed from their outlet listing in My Aged Care.
Congratulations to Holicare on successful Aged Care Provider Application
Congratulations to SoCom Consulting client, Holicare, in its successful Aged Care Provider application – Home Care and Flexible Care.
Aged Care Changes Effective from 1 December 2022 – SIRS, Code of Conduct and Provider Governance
The Australian Government continues to introduce a range of practical measures to improve accountability and transparency in the aged care sector.
In this update, SoCom Consulting discusses three measures which will become applicable from 1 December 2022 and the practical considerations for home care providers.
Aged Care Commission begins to clear backlog – congratulations to our client on successful provider application
Congratulations to SoCom Consulting client SA Disability Care/SA Home Care in its successful application to become an approved provider of Home Care.
NDIS Legislation Amendments – Severe Dysphagia Management, Mealtime Management, and Emergency and Disaster Management
New Practice Standards and Quality Indicators for mealtime management, severe dysphagia management and emergency and disaster management commenced on 15 November 2021.