Tag: October 2026

The AN-ACC price rises on 1 October, increasing what the government pays aged care homes for care. Here's what it is, what it funds, and what it does and doesn't mean for residents.
Consultation is now open on proposed changes to how people get access to the NDIS, alongside a separate consultation on support coordination. Here's what's being asked and how to respond.

Free Personal Care Lands on 1 October, and It Quietly Frees Up Part of Your Budget

From 1 October, personal care under Support at Home becomes fully funded. Beyond the saving, it frees up part of your budget you can redirect to other services. Here's how to make the most of it.

Free Personal Care Is Coming, but Some Seniors Will Quietly Pay for It Elsewhere

From 1 October, personal care under Support at Home becomes free, a genuine win. But the reform is being funded by cutting the private health insurance rebate for seniors. Here's the full picture.

Weeks to Go Until Free Personal Care, and Providers Are Being Handed a Script

With free personal care weeks away, the government has issued providers a toolkit to explain the change to families. Here's what's happening, and how to make sure your own provider gets it right.

Six Weeks Out What Actually Changes When Personal Care Becomes Free on October 1

On 1 October, personal care becomes fully funded, but how much you save depends on whether you're a full pensioner or a self-funded retiree. Here's exactly what changes for different people.

The Aged Care Refund You Won’t Get What October’s Free Personal Care Really Means

Personal care becomes fully government funded on 1 October, but there's a detail catching families out: you keep paying until then, and there are no refunds. Here's what to do before the switch.

Your NDIS Money Is Changing on October 1. This Is the Part That Affects You

From 1 October 2026, some NDIS budgets tied to social, civic and community participation begin to change. Here's exactly what's shifting, what's protected, and how to prepare your plan.

From October, You Won’t Pay a Cent for This Aged Care Service. Here’s What Changes

From 1 October 2026, the Australian Government will fully fund personal care under Support at Home, meaning help with bathing, dressing and mobility becomes free. Here's who benefits and what to check.

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