If you're exploring home-care support for yourself or a loved one, you may have heard about Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and the older Home Care Packages (HCP).

Australia’s new Aged Care Act is now officially in force, with the legislation having commenced on 1 November 2025. This marks one of the biggest shifts in aged care in decades, affecting older Australians, families, carers, home care providers, residential services and the broader workforce.

 Australia’s aged care system has undergone a major overhaul. As of 1 November 2025, under the Aged Care Act 2024, all government-funded aged care providers must comply with a new set of quality and safety rules. This means stronger protections, clearer standards and more accountability for both home care and residential services.

Below we explain what the new requirements mean, who they affect, what they guarantee for people receiving care, and what providers must do to meet them.

With Australia’s aged care reforms now underway, many older Australians and families are trying to make sense of the government-funded programs that support people to live independently at home. As of 1 November 2025, the biggest change in years has taken effect: the launch of the Support at Home program, which replaces Home Care Packages and short-term restorative care.

Every week, we speak with providers who are doing their best to run safe, reliable and people-centred NDIS services. But the admin load is heavy — emails, invoices, reports, participant notes, behaviour plans, bank details.

This is exactly the kind of information cyber criminals target. Currently, they’re targeting NDIS providers more than ever.

Cyber insurance is no longer optional. It’s part of being a safe, trustworthy and resilient provider.

The NDIS has released NDIS Pricing Arrangements And Price Limits version 1.1 on October 14th, 2025.

The latest guide (version 1.1) comes into effect from 24 November 2025 and this resource breaks down the key updates that are important for you to know.