Calacare

08/07/2026

Come and catch the team at the Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo at The Goods Shed, Ballarat. We are excited to showcase Calacare, connect with the community and share employment opportunities available with us.

🎤2:15pm You will also catch Josh our Lead of Partnerships and Business Growth joining others on the mic as a seminar panelist on: What Employers Are Looking For in 2026: The Truth About Getting Hired.

This year's Expo is expected to welcome hundreds of students, job seekers, career changers and families, making it a fantastic opportunity to connect and provide advice and see what opportunities are out there for us an employer in supporting local people for local jobs.

Event Details:
Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo 2026
📆Friday 24 July 2026
📍The Goods Shed, Ballarat
⌚10.00am – 2.00pm: School Groups
⌚2.00pm – 5.00pm: General Public

Hit the link below for further details and tickets
https://lnkd.in/g6uhbEnp

07/07/2026

Meet the Team!

Introducing our wizard rostering assistant Toby!

Toby is our incredible Rostering Assistant, the steady, reliable presence who helps keep our scheduling running smoothly every day. With a calm approach and strong attention to detail, he supports the rostering team to ensure participants have the right people in place and our staff feel informed and supported.

He’s also our all‑rounder, stepping into different roles whenever the team needs an extra hand. Whether it’s supporting admin tasks, helping the office run seamlessly or giving our outdoor area at the hub a make over. Toby brings flexibility, initiative and a genuine “get it done” attitude that we’re incredibly grateful for.

Some cheeky insights to Toby.

Go to Drink: Coffee and Pepsi max

Early Bird or night owl: Night owl

What motivates you to work in disability support: Making a difference in peoples lives and working in a job that is more rewarding than just a paycheck.

What’s your spirit animal: An eagle. Sitting back and watching from afar. Skreeee!

Beach holiday, river or mountain escape: River 100%

If you had a warning label, what would it say: Warning, Explosive material

What’s something you’re weirdly good at: Fixing things

If your life had a theme song, what would it be: Against the wind – Bob Seger.

Favourite part of your role/job: Dealing with different challenges and learning new things each day.

06/07/2026

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Mark’s words truly touched our hearts. Knowing that our team has made such a positive difference in his life is exactly why we show up every day with care, compassion and consistency.

A huge thank you to Mark for sharing his experience and to our incredible team for living our values in every interaction. You make Calacare what it is.

02/07/2026

🌟​𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭?🌟

Calacare is a registered NDIS disability support provider in Ballarat and we're looking for more amazing, compassionate and caring support workers to join our Ballarat team.

We’re looking for people with open flexibility to work morning, day, afternoon and overnight shifts within SIL, Assist with Daily Life, Forensic and Complex Supports and Community Access.

What you'll bring:
✅ A genuine passion for supporting people to
live independently
✅ Reliability, professionalism and a warm,
person centred approach
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✅ Ability to follow support plans and maintain
clear documentation

💫 Highly desirable to have qualifications in individual support, disability, mental health and AOD.

Requirements:
✔️ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
✔️ Working with children check
✔️ Current First Aid & CPR
✔️ Driver’s licence, reliable vehicle + full
comprehensive Insurance
✔️ Proof of working rights in Australia

If this sounds like you please complete the online form via the link below and send an email and resume to [email protected]

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mvaoGcD4qEGM0E8gSQ3YUR4aBBrprM1EiuzyhNvbyItUMEVIS0ZWRVpYN0JQU0FONlJLRUg0VlRLVC4u

30/06/2026

Meet the Team!

Introducing our amazing People & Culture Coordinator Bree.

Bree is the heart of our People & Culture team and the person who helps keep Calacare connected, supported and thriving. Bree brings a calm, thoughtful and people‑first approach to her work, ensuring our staff feel valued, heard and equipped to deliver the best possible support to participants. She plays a key role in on-boarding, staff well-being, culture development and making sure our team has what they need to succeed.

Bree is passionate about building a positive workplace culture where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered. Whether she’s guiding new staff through their first days, supporting team members with workplace matters or strengthening our internal processes, Bree does it with warmth, professionalism and genuine care. We’re incredibly grateful to have her as part of the Calacare family.

Some cheeky insights to Bree.

Go to Drink: sparkling coconut water

Early Bird or night owl: Early bird

What motivates you to work in disability support: I’m passionate about making a positive difference in peoples lives and creating environments where people feel supported and valued.

What’s you spirit animal: golden retriever – I’m loving, loyal, emotional and dramatic..Woof Woof!!

Beach holiday, river or mountain escape: definitely not mountain

If you had a warning label, what would it say: May spontaneously express opinions without being asked

What’s something you’re weirdly good at: Starting 5 different tasks before finishing 1, don’t come @ me it’s a gift

If your life had a theme song, what would it be: Hold on – Justin Bieber

Favourite part of your role/job: building connections and supporting staff through their career journey.

23/06/2026

📣 The NDIA Annual Pricing Review for 2026–27 has been released.

Key updates include:

⚫ Frontline disability support worker supports increase by 4.8%

⚫Nursing and most labour-based supports increase by 3.6%

⚫Psychology and Positive Behaviour Support increase by 8.6% to $252.99/hr

⚫Art and Music Therapy decrease by 19.5%

⚫Dietetics decrease by 5.3%

⚫Exercise Physiology decrease by 3.0%

⚫Support Coordination, Plan Management and ILO price limits remain unchanged

⚫Changes to Short Term Accommodation (STA) and respite pricing arrangements

These changes take effect from 1 July 2026.

The full annual pricing review can be viewed via the link.
https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-and-payments/pricing/pricing-updates

At Calacare, we are reviewing these changes and remain committed to supporting our participants, their families and the wider community with quality care, transparency and confidence.

We’ve released the annual pricing review (APR). It provides guidance on what we consider appropriate NDIS prices for 2026-27.

23/06/2026

Meet the Team!

Introducing our amazing Support Coordinator Kay.

Kay brings a strong background in person‑centred practice, advocacy and navigating the NDIS with confidence and clarity. She is passionate about helping participants build independence, strengthen their support networks and access the services that genuinely align with their goals and needs.

Kay’s approach is warm, collaborative and outcomes‑focused. She takes the time to truly understand each participant’s story, ensuring they feel heard, supported and empowered throughout their NDIS journey. Kay has been with Calacare from the the very early days and we are so grateful to her as part of the team.

Some cheeky insights to kay.

Go to Drink: Espresso Martini and a shot of Black Sambucca. Both, not one or the other

Early Bird or night owl: Early to bed

What motivates you to work in disability support: Seeing people grow in confidence and independence. I love being part of a participants journey in assisting them to thrive and live to their full potential, because having a disability should never be a barrier.

What’s you spirit animal: Meerkat. Chirrup Chirrup!

Beach holiday, river or mountain escape: River.

If you had a warning label, what would it say: May be deaf.

What’s something you’re weirdly good at: Putting out Spotfire’s.

If your life had a theme song, what would it be: Heaven Was Full by TX2

Favourite part of your role/job: Advocating for participants, coordinating the right supports at the right time and seeing the positive impact that comes from removing barriers and helping people feel genuinely supported and empowered.

15/06/2026

💙𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤💙

Men are still dying far too early, from preventable physical health issues, silent mental health struggles and crises that go unspoken. This week is a reminder to slow down, check in and put your health first.

A simple check‑up with your doctor can save your life. Early detection matters. Your well-being matters.

Look out for your mates, hold a safe space to have the tough conversations and encourage each other to reach out when things feel heavy.

At Calacare, we’re proud to support the men within our team and the men we walk alongside in our community. Your health — physical, mental and emotional is important to us.

If you or someone you know needs support, these services are here to help:

📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
📞 MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
📞 13Yarn 13 96 76 (for Aboriginal & Torres
Strait Islander people)

Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

14/06/2026

Meet The Team!

Introducing our amazing Rostering Coordinator Tilly!

Tilly is the organisational powerhouse who keeps Calacare running smoothly behind the scenes. As our Rostering Coordinator, she’s the one making sure every participant has the right support worker at the right time and that our team feels supported, informed and ready for the day.

With her calm, solutions‑focused approach and incredible attention to detail, Tilly handles the daily puzzle of shifts, availability, preferences and last‑minute changes like an absolute pro. She brings warmth, patience and a genuine commitment to getting things right for both participants and staff, always approaching every challenge with kindness, clarity and a smile. We are so lucky to have her part of the team!

Some cheeky insights to Tilly.

Go to Drink: Cranberry Juice/ Brown Creamy Soda

Early Bird or night owl: Night Owl

What motivates you to work in disability support: Being able to help others and provide support to those that need it most as well as being able to enrich the lives of those we support. The work our SW’s do and the effect it has on our clients is amazing to see.

What’s your spirit animal: Deer. Uuuurrrrp!

Beach holiday, river or mountain escape: River/Beach (Anywhere with water)

If you had a warning label, what would it say: Caution: Too logical

What’s something you’re weirdly good at: remembering random common knowledge/fun facts

If your life had a theme song, what would it be: friends theme song

Favourite part of your role/job: The people I work with every day

11/06/2026

**UPDATE** Our new friend was chipped and owners have been contacted who were beside themselves! It appear Freida, a ridgeback cross had decided to take her self on a little excursion for the arvo! We're so happy to have found her owners and will be back home to tell everyone about her journey and how there was so many people making a big fuss of her and she didn't know why. 😜

One of our amazing support workers found this gorgeous girl running loose on Latrobe St Delacombe. She is so adorable and friendly and as much as we'd love to keep her as the next Calacare mascot shes on her way to the vets to be scanned and hopefully find her owners.