D&C Nursing Care

31/08/2026

A sleepover shift isn’t the same as active overnight supports. Do you know the difference?

During a sleepover shift, workers can sleep unless the participant needs support. Active overnight supports are different – workers must remain awake during normal sleeping hours to provide support.

The difference matters, but it’s not the only thing NDIS providers and workers need to know. Sleepover shifts also need to be set up appropriately to support worker safety, manage fatigue and prevent harm to participants.

Learn more about sleepover shifts and your obligations here: https://bit.ly/4iTkoyJ

28/08/2026

20/08/2026

📢 Big NDIS Changes Are Coming – What Do They Mean for You?

The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the NDIS, with reforms rolling out progressively from 2026 onwards.

Here are some of the key changes in simple terms:

💰 Social & Community Participation – funding allocations will be reduced as affected plans are renewed or reassessed.

🧾 90-day claiming rule – from December 2026, NDIS claims will generally need to be submitted within 90 days of the support being delivered.

🔄 Unused funding – from February 2027, unused funding will no longer roll over when a plan is renewed.

📝 New planning system – from April 2027, a new support needs assessment will progressively be used to help determine participant budgets.

🏢 More provider oversight – provider enrolment and mandatory registration requirements will expand for certain supports.

👤 NDIS eligibility changes – from January 2028, access will focus more strongly on how a permanent disability affects a person’s functional capacity in everyday life.

👧 Changes for younger children – children aged 8 and under with developmental delay or autism and lower support needs may increasingly receive support through Thriving Kids, while children with significant or high support needs may remain eligible for the NDIS.

❤️ Importantly, the Government says critical disability supports, such as personal care, cleaning, community nursing, mobility equipment and essential 24-hour care, will continue to be protected.

These changes will not all happen at once, and some details are still being developed..

Reference:

Information for NDIS participants and providers to help you understand the changes we are making and what they mean for you.

10/08/2026

Managing aged care can involve keeping track of assessments, approvals, referrals, and important updates. However, you don’t always need to contact My Aged Care by phone to find the information you need.

Your My Aged Care Online Account allows you to access important information in one place. You can check your progress, view estimated wait times, review referrals and updates, and manage your aged care information online.

You can access your My Aged Care Online Account through myGov. Before linking the service, you must first be registered with My Aged Care. Once registered, you can link My Aged Care to your myGov account.

You only need to link My Aged Care once. After that, simply sign in to myGov and select the My Aged Care service tile to access your account whenever you need it.

Contact D&C Nursing Care to know more

03/08/2026

14/07/2026

First Nations Connect is a new phone service that helps give First Nations people with disability, their families and carers a pathway to NDIS, that is safe, respectful and tailored.

It builds on insights from over 230 stakeholders in the First Nations National Contact Centre Gap Analysis. These include First Nations participants, families and carers, National Contact Centre staff, community led organisations and key partners.

‘Having access to services tailored to First Nations people is essential, ensuring these services are relevant and respectable is a must.’ Dr Richie Fejo, First Nations participant and NDIA Board member says.

📞 First Nations Connect 1800 411 640

🎨 Artwork ‘Belonging’ by Charmaine Mumbulla.

02/07/2026

Following sustained advocacy by Ageing Australia and our members, the Australian Government has today announced planned changes to legislation to support human intervention when the outcome of the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) is clearly incorrect.

“Every situation is different, and everyone’s needs are different. Allowing a System’s Governor to have the final say on assessments brings that much needed human element back to the process. It’s people making decisions about people,” Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson said.

These changes are a significant step towards improving fairness, transparency and confidence in the Single Assessment System.

We thank the Government for listening to our concerns and acting. We also welcome the opportunity to be part of the design and the implementation of the changes.

Read our media release > https://ap1.hubs.ly/H012n9h0