Allocated AT-HM Funding Only? Here’s Why You Should Wait For Your Full Support at Home Package
Explore the challenges of AT-HM funding only. Learn why finding a provider can be difficult and how to navigate the process.
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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 13 July
Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.
What the 2026 Funding Boost Means for Your Support at Home
Learn about the Support at Home funding increase and the reinstated continence payment for older Australians from July 2026.
Crossword Weekly: Monday, 6 July
Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.
CHSP Myths, Busted: What’s Really True About the Commonwealth Home Support Program
Break free from CHSP myths. Discover how the Commonwealth Home Support Programme supports older Australians in maintaining independence.
Fully Managed Vs. Self-Managed Home Care: Comparing the $105 And $65 Hourly Rates
You sit down with your new pricing for the year. You read the hourly rate. You read it again. And a quiet question creeps in: Am I paying more than I need
Crossword Weekly: Monday, 29 June
Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.
Men’s Health Month: Five Renowned Ways to Strengthen Men’s Mental Health
June is Men’s Health Month. Learn how connection impacts mens mental health and the importance of reaching out for help in our latest blog...
Crossword Weekly: Monday, 22 June
Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.
Advance Care Directives In Australia: How to Get Started (And Plan Ahead)
Last week, we talked about recognising and preventing elder abuse, and one quiet thread ran through all of it: How much it matters for an older person to
Busting the Myths About Switching Providers Before the 1 July Price Changes
Get ready for the 1 July price changes providers are making. Understand what this means for you before making decisions.
Crossword Weekly: Monday, 15 June
Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.
Elder Abuse Awareness: How to Recognise It, And Where to Find Help in Australia
This Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we're reminded to do something important, altogether: Open the conversation. Here, we explore what elder...