Aveo's Shortland expansion approved: 20 more villas, 7 fewer aged care beds
Construction cannot start until separate development applications are approved, and City of Newcastle backed the plan despite 131 submissions.
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ABC News·NDIS
WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
Handlers and advocates are calling for consistent national accreditation and clearer public markings, as state-by-state rules currently differ across Australia.
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NDS·NDIS
Disability providers urged to tackle 'not my job' attitudes in teams
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Federal Register of Legislation·Aged Care
Aged care rules add refund duties and new residential fee notice steps
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WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
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NDS·29/10/26
Disability providers urged to tackle 'not my job' attitudes in teams
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Federal Register of Legislation·29/10/26
Aged care rules add refund duties and new residential fee notice steps
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WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
- 2NDIS
Disability providers urged to tackle 'not my job' attitudes in teams
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Aged care rules add refund duties and new residential fee notice steps
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ABC News·NDIS
WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
Handlers and advocates are calling for consistent national accreditation and clearer public markings, as state-by-state rules currently differ across Australia.
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- Aged Care
- Aged Care
Final 78-apartment stage of Canberra retirement village starts construction
Buyers face a closing window: once these 78 apartments sell, The Henry releases no further residences, with prices starting at $750,000.
- NDIS
Rare Voices Australia finalises rare disease toolkit resources and showcase date
Providers working with rare disease participants gain new Mito Foundation and Batten Disease resource packages, plus an NDIS navigation service model, ahead of the 19 November face-to-face showcase.
- NDIS
WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
Handlers and advocates are calling for consistent national accreditation and clearer public markings, as state-by-state rules currently differ across Australia.
- Aged Care
Retirement operator Torrens Living acquires Chapel Hill winery estate
The Adelaide group will keep the vineyards and cellar door running with a new winemaker, and is planning day programs for older Australians.
- Aged Care
HDA declines fast-track status for Stockland's 235-home Braemar land lease project
Stockland loses the State pathway for its Braemar scheme, leaving its Land and Environment Court appeal over the earlier 238-unit refusal as the main route forward.
- NDIS
PDA urges NDIS reforms focused on safety and daily participation outcomes
Providers face pressure to plan for provider withdrawals and tighter complaints handling, as advocates warn budget-focused reform will not protect essential daily supports.
- Aged Care
Annual report shows aged care assessments and My Aged Care missed targets
Only 35.5% of high-priority assessments met the 10-day target, so providers should expect slower referrals and longer client waits in the near term.
- Aged Care
Aveo's Shortland expansion approved: 20 more villas, 7 fewer aged care beds
Construction cannot start until separate development applications are approved, and City of Newcastle backed the plan despite 131 submissions.
- Aged Care
Final 78-apartment stage of Canberra retirement village starts construction
Buyers face a closing window: once these 78 apartments sell, The Henry releases no further residences, with prices starting at $750,000.
- NDIS
Rare Voices Australia finalises rare disease toolkit resources and showcase date
Providers working with rare disease participants gain new Mito Foundation and Batten Disease resource packages, plus an NDIS navigation service model, ahead of the 19 November face-to-face showcase.
- NDIS
WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
Handlers and advocates are calling for consistent national accreditation and clearer public markings, as state-by-state rules currently differ across Australia.
- Aged Care
Retirement operator Torrens Living acquires Chapel Hill winery estate
The Adelaide group will keep the vineyards and cellar door running with a new winemaker, and is planning day programs for older Australians.
- Aged Care
HDA declines fast-track status for Stockland's 235-home Braemar land lease project
Stockland loses the State pathway for its Braemar scheme, leaving its Land and Environment Court appeal over the earlier 238-unit refusal as the main route forward.
- NDIS
PDA urges NDIS reforms focused on safety and daily participation outcomes
Providers face pressure to plan for provider withdrawals and tighter complaints handling, as advocates warn budget-focused reform will not protect essential daily supports.
- Aged Care
Annual report shows aged care assessments and My Aged Care missed targets
Only 35.5% of high-priority assessments met the 10-day target, so providers should expect slower referrals and longer client waits in the near term.
- Aged Care
Aveo's Shortland expansion approved: 20 more villas, 7 fewer aged care beds
Construction cannot start until separate development applications are approved, and City of Newcastle backed the plan despite 131 submissions.
- Aged Care
Final 78-apartment stage of Canberra retirement village starts construction
Buyers face a closing window: once these 78 apartments sell, The Henry releases no further residences, with prices starting at $750,000.
- NDIS
Rare Voices Australia finalises rare disease toolkit resources and showcase date
Providers working with rare disease participants gain new Mito Foundation and Batten Disease resource packages, plus an NDIS navigation service model, ahead of the 19 November face-to-face showcase.
- NDIS
WA handlers say untrained pets posing as assistance dogs are disrupting working animals
Handlers and advocates are calling for consistent national accreditation and clearer public markings, as state-by-state rules currently differ across Australia.
- Aged Care
Retirement operator Torrens Living acquires Chapel Hill winery estate
The Adelaide group will keep the vineyards and cellar door running with a new winemaker, and is planning day programs for older Australians.
- Aged Care
HDA declines fast-track status for Stockland's 235-home Braemar land lease project
Stockland loses the State pathway for its Braemar scheme, leaving its Land and Environment Court appeal over the earlier 238-unit refusal as the main route forward.
- NDIS
PDA urges NDIS reforms focused on safety and daily participation outcomes
Providers face pressure to plan for provider withdrawals and tighter complaints handling, as advocates warn budget-focused reform will not protect essential daily supports.
- Aged Care
Annual report shows aged care assessments and My Aged Care missed targets
Only 35.5% of high-priority assessments met the 10-day target, so providers should expect slower referrals and longer client waits in the near term.