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.
April 22, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Participant Rights During Home Visits
Your rights during NDIS home visits: privacy, consent, safety, and what support workers can and cannot do in your home. Updated for 2025-26.
April 22, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
NDIS Meal Preparation Supports: What Is and Is Not Covered
A clear guide to NDIS funding for meal preparation. What support workers can do, what meal delivery services the NDIS pays for, what the 70/30 split means, and what the NDIS will not fund.
April 22, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
NDIS and Hearing Loss in Adults: Funding Pathways
How NDIS funding works for adults with hearing loss. Covers the NDIS and HSP overlap, hearing aids, cochlear implants, Auslan, assistive listening devices, and what each system pays for in 2025-26.
April 22, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Consent Forms: What Providers Can and Cannot Ask
Understand NDIS consent forms before you sign. What providers can legally ask, what blanket consents are invalid, and how to protect your information rights in 2025-26.
April 22, 2026 · Andre Smith
How to Read an NDIS Service Agreement Before You Sign
Know what to check in an NDIS service agreement before signing. Covers pricing, cancellation terms, red flags, and your rights as a participant in 2025-26.
April 22, 2026 · Andre Smith
How to Prepare for a My Aged Care Reassessment
Step-by-step guide to preparing for a My Aged Care reassessment in 2025-26. What triggers a review, what to bring, and how to make sure your new care level reflects your actual needs.
April 22, 2026 · Andre Smith
Home Care Quality Indicators: Comparing Providers
How families can use aged care quality indicators, star ratings, and ROSA data to compare home care providers in Australia. Updated for Support at Home 2025-26.
April 22, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
End-of-Life Planning: A Family Guide for Home Care
How to have end-of-life conversations with an ageing parent or partner receiving home care. Covers advance care directives, the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway, and practical planning steps.
April 22, 2026 · Andre Smith
Aged Care for Couples: When Care Needs Differ
What happens when one partner needs more care than the other? A practical guide for couples navigating different aged care needs, fees, assessments, and living arrangements in 2025-26.
April 19, 2026 · Andre Smith
How Much Does It Cost to Become an NDIS Provider? $20K-$180K
Becoming an NDIS provider costs $20K-$180K in 2026. Full breakdown of audit fees ($3K-$18K), insurance, worker screening and ongoing admin expenses.
April 19, 2026 · Andre Smith
How Much Disability Pension Per Fortnight in 2026? $1,200.90
DSP pays $1,200.90/fortnight for singles and $905.20 each for couples from 20 March 2026 after the 1.88% CPI increase. Check income, asset and eligibility rules.
April 18, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Free Guide
Complete guide to the NDIS Worker Orientation Module. Learn who needs it, how long it takes, how to get your certificate, and what the course covers.
April 18, 2026 · Andre Smith
Free Medication Management Plan Template 2026
Free medication management plan template for 2026. Proper documentation, allergy recording, PRN management, and compliance tips for carers.
April 10, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
Support Coordinator Burnout Prevention (2026)
Practical strategies for managing support coordinator caseloads and preventing burnout. Covers realistic capacity, admin reduction, and boundary setting.
April 10, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
Support Coordinator Onboarding Checklist (2026)
Step-by-step onboarding checklist for support coordinators taking on new NDIS participants. Covers first contact through 8-week implementation.
April 10, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
NDIS PACE System Guide for Support Coordinators (2026)
Practical guide to the PACE system for support coordinators. Covers the myNDIS portal, report submission, participant check-ins, and common issues.
April 10, 2026 · Gemma Foxton
NDIS Implementation Report Template (Free Download)
Free NDIS implementation report template for support coordinators. Covers the first 8 weeks of plan activation with PACE-compliant formatting.
April 5, 2026 · Andre Smith
Support at Home Eligibility: Who Qualifies (2026)
Who qualifies for Support at Home in Australia? Eligibility requirements, the new IAT assessment process, age and residency rules, income tests, and how to apply in 2026.
March 19, 2026 · Andre Smith
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL). Eligibility, costs, how to access SIL funding, and choosing providers.
March 19, 2026 · Andre Smith
NDIS Capacity Building Supports 2026: All 9 Types
Complete guide to NDIS Capacity Building supports. Understand all 9 CB categories, what they fund, examples, and how to maximise your capacity building.