Blog and Guides
Explore practical articles, step-by-step guides, provider comparison tips, and policy updates that help participants, families, and support coordinators make informed decisions across NDIS and aged care.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Support at Home Classification 4: Moderate Care (2026)
Support at Home classification 4: $29,696/year funding, $7,424/quarter. Services covered, contribution rates, and comparison to the old Level 3 HCP.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Support at Home Classification 2: $16,035 (2026)
Support at Home classification 2: $16,035/year funding, $4,008/quarter. Services covered, contribution rates, and comparison to the old HCP system.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Support at Home Classification 1: What You Get (2026)
Support at Home classification 1: $10,732/year funding, $2,683/quarter. Services covered, who qualifies, and comparison to the old HCP Level 1.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Your Support at Home Care Plan Explained (2026)
What your Support at Home care plan includes, who creates it, how reviews work, your right to change it, and how it differs from a service agreement.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Support at Home Care Minutes Explained for Families
How care minutes work under the Support at Home program. What they mean, how they are allocated, how to track them, and what families can do if allocated minutes do not match actual needs.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Support at Home Budget Statements: How to Read Every Line Item
Confused by your Support at Home budget statement? This guide decodes every line item, explains classification levels, and shows you how to spot errors and track spending.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Aged Care Advisors: Pros, Cons & What to Expect
Is hiring an aged care advisor worth it? Compare types of advisors, costs, when they help most, red flags to watch for, and free alternatives in Australia.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) Guide Australia
Complete guide to Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) in Australia. Learn about eligibility, services, providers, costs, and how STRC programs help older.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Self-Managed Home Care and Support at Home Australia (2026)
How self-managed aged care works under Support at Home. Fee caps, service categories, provider comparison, and how to get more hours from your funding.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
RAS vs ACAT Assessment: Which Do You Need?
Understand the difference between RAS and ACAT aged care assessments. Which one you need, what happens during each, how long they take, and what services.
June 3, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
Personal Care Services in Aged Care: Full Guide
What personal care in aged care covers including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and eating assistance.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
Nursing Home vs Aged Care Facility: Differences
Are nursing homes and aged care facilities the same thing? Understand the terminology, what residential aged care provides, and how to find the right.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
New Support at Home Program: 2026 Aged Care Guide
Aged care is changing in July 2026. This guide explains the new Support at Home program, what 'care management' means for you, and how it replaces CHSP.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Travel Charging Rules: Complete Provider Guide (2026)
NDIS travel time and kilometer charging rules explained. When travel is billable vs non-billable. Rates: $64.90/hr standard, $0.99/km.
June 3, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
NDIS Travel Calculator 2026: KM Rates & Claims
Calculate NDIS travel costs. Rates: $0.99/km (standard), $2.76/km (modified vehicle). Time caps: 30 min metro, 60 min regional.
June 3, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
NDIS Support Worker Pay Rates & SCHADS Award 2026: $30-$90/Hr
2026 SCHADS Award pay rates for NDIS support workers. Weekday $30-$45/hr, Saturday $51-$68/hr, Sunday $69-$90/hr. All SCHADS levels, penalty rates, and what providers charge.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS and Sleep: When Overnight Supports or Equipment May Apply
Does the NDIS fund overnight support workers or sleep equipment? Learn the criteria, the difference between active and passive overnight supports, and how to build your case.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Price Guide 2025-26: Current Rates and Limits
NDIS price guide 2025-26 rates valid until June 2026. Support worker $31-$37/hr, psychology $232.99, physio $193.99. All support categories and limits.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Line Items 2026: Support Codes & Prices
All 600+ NDIS line item codes explained with current rates. Covers the 23 new behaviour support items, removed legacy codes, and how to find the right code for billing.
June 3, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS High Intensity Support Needs Guide (2026)
NDIS High Intensity Support covers enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, ventilator support, and complex wound care. Three support levels explained.