You may have seen the recent announcement regarding changes to both NDIS and aged care funding made by Mark Butler in late-April. The new home care program ‘Support at Home’ rolled out on 1 November 2025 and after significant feedback from stakeholders, the Albanese Government have confirmed they will make changes to consumer contributions. This change will now make showering, dressing and support with continence management free for all ageing Australians. These services were previously...

In aged care we talk a lot about ‘meaningful ageing’ and what it means to maintain a sense of purpose and fulfilment as we age. It’s become particularly evident to me living with my 92-year-old Grandma (she reads this, so hi Nezi!) and watching the many ways she meaningfully contributes to our household. For this reason, the theme I’ve chosen for April is ‘Meaningful Ageing’. I’ve never been as aware of meaningful ageing until living with my Grandma. I now truly understand how easily your...

Before I dive into this month's newsletter I do have to share that our darling Sammy boy decided to make his appearance into the world on Wednesday 21st January (a whole 13 days after his due date!). He is an absolute peach and we have been loving soaking in this time together. Cece is adjusting to her role as big sister and we’re slowly finding our new rhythm. One of the highlights of his birth at home was having champagne and cake on the couch to celebrate his birthday - a total dream come...