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.
The latest news updates span a diverse range of topics this month. Minister Mark Butler announced a number of changes for the NDIS at his National Press Club address in the lead up to the federal budget on 12 May. These included a significant reduction in projected participant numbers for the NDIS as well as a replacement of diagnosis-based eligibility with functional capacity assessments. Additionally he announced that personal care in Support at Home will be moved into the clinical care category which is free to older people. The Australian Government’s National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026-2036 has also been released with a view to increase public awareness and engagement, protect older people, and strengthen service capacity. And, Transport for NSW is seeking feedback on its 2031 Road Safety Action Plan to work towards the goal of reducing road trauma to zero by 2050. More information can be found in the Latest News section of this edition.
There are a number of webinars, factsheets, useful guides, online resources, and training opportunities to support older people, people with disability, First Nations peoples, sexuality and gender diverse people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and also those who support them. More details on all of these resources can be found inside.
Finally, aged care workers and their clients continue to be supported through the aged care reforms and transition to Support at Home, through resources including Dementia Australia’s Support at Home survey, Ageing Australia’s executive webinar series helping CHSP organisations in the transition to Support at Home, and the Older Persons Advocacy Network’s website dedicated to explaining the Support at Home program. More information 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 engagements.
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