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Dementia Australia Welcomes $200 Million Boost for Specialist Care Units

A $200 million federal investment will fund 20 new Specialist Dementia Care Program units and expand hospital-to-aged-care support. Here's what the announcement means for families navigating dementia care.

Melbourne Auctions Show Signs of Life as Listings Surge, But Clearance Rate Still Lags Last Year

Melbourne's auction market saw a sharp jump in listings and a modest clearance rate improvement last week — but the numbers still trail well behind the same period last year. Here's the full picture.

NDIS New Framework Planning Delayed Until April 2027: What It Means for Current Participants

A key piece of NDIS reform — the New Framework planning model — has been delayed until April 2027. Here's what's pushed back, what's still proceeding, and what participants need to know now.

Federal Budget Delivers $3.7 Billion for Aged Care, Including 5,000 New Beds a Year

The 2026-27 Federal Budget commits $3.7 billion to aged care, including funding for thousands of new residential beds annually and the removal of personal care co-contributions. Here's the full breakdown.

Sydney Auction Clearance Rates Sink to 51%, Matching 2022 Downturn Levels

Sydney auction clearance rates have fallen to 51 percent, a level matching the depths of the 2022 property downturn. Here's what the data is signalling for buyers and sellers.

2026-27 Federal Budget Reshapes NDIS: New Eligibility Rules, Mandatory Registration Explained

The 2026-27 Federal Budget delivered the most significant NDIS overhaul in years, with eligibility shifting to functional capacity assessments and mandatory provider registration expanding. Here's what's actually changing.

NDIS Early Intervention: Why Getting in Early Makes a Lifelong Difference

Early intervention through the NDIS is one of the scheme's most powerful tools — but many families aren't accessing it as early as they could. Here's what you need to know.

Dementia Care in Australia: Growing Demand Puts Aged Care Sector Under Strain

Dementia is Australia's second leading cause of death and the single greatest cause of disability in older Australians — and the aged care sector...

Aged Care Star Ratings: How to Use Them to Choose the Right Residential Facility

Choosing a residential aged care facility for a loved one is one of the most significant and emotionally charged decisions a family can make....

In-Home Aged Care Waitlists Blow Out as Support at Home Program Rolls Out

Waitlists for in-home aged care services remain stubbornly long across Australia as the federal government's new Support at Home program — which replaced the...

Inside the NDIS Appeals Process: What to Do When Your Plan Doesn’t Reflect Your Needs

Receiving an NDIS plan that doesn't adequately fund your support needs is a frustrating but common experience. The good news is that participants have...

NDIS Support Coordinators Under Pressure as Caseloads Hit Record Highs

Support coordinators across Australia are reporting record caseloads as the number of NDIS participants continues to grow, raising serious concerns about the quality of...