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Plain-language guides for families — What is Support at Home? How do I register with My Aged Care? NDIS or aged care? — plus news and events from the Rosewood Gardens community.
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What's happening at Rosewood Gardens.
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Researched, referenced and written in plain language — updated as the rules change.
Free personal care is coming — and four more Support at Home changes
From 1 October 2026 personal care contributions drop to $0. Plus: price caps deferred, faster package releases, the 60% interim budget explained, and human oversight of assessments.
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NDIS in 2026-27: new prices, new plan rules
New price limits from 1 July 2026, SIL registration now mandatory, two-part plan structures, Thriving Kids — and why nothing changes yet under the reform bill.
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What the aged care peak body is telling Australia in 2026
Ageing Australia's first Community Expectations Report, the win on human oversight of assessments, the push to remove end-of-life care limits — and what each means for families.
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How to prepare for your aged care assessment
Describe a difficult day, not your best day. What to write down, which documents strengthen your case, who should sit in — and what happens after the decision.
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7 questions to ask before choosing a home care provider
Same carers every visit? Published prices? Exit fees? The seven questions that reveal the difference between providers — and the answers you deserve to hear.
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