Home Care Nurse Consultant

14/01/2026

Notified of re-registration as an Aged Care Provider - and now an audit is coming?

This is a common point where providers feel uncertainty and pressure, particularly with the New Aged Care Act and Strengthened Quality Standards now in effect.

Re-registration audits are not about perfection - they assess whether your:
• Governance is effective
• Systems are embedded in practice
• Workforce understands their roles
• Evidence reflects everyday operations

I support home care providers to:
✔ Prepare calmly and confidently for re-registration audits
✔ Review and strengthen governance and operational systems
✔ Identify and address gaps before auditors arrive
✔ Ensure alignment with current and upcoming regulatory requirements

Audit readiness is built through preparation — not panic.

If you’ve received notification of an upcoming audit and would value structured, professional support, I’m available to assist.

# agedcareprovider # supportathome

25/08/2025

Well done to Max and his team EmpowerLink Nursing and Home Care on becoming an approved NDIS provider 🙌

⭐️ We’re excited to share some wonderful news with you – EmpowerLink is now officially registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

This means you can have even greater confidence in the care and support we provide, knowing that our services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and professionalism. Our registration allows us to offer you more choice, flexibility, and access to supports that empower your independence and well-being.

At EmpowerLink, our mission has always been to walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and dedication. Becoming NDIS registered is another step forward in ensuring we continue to provide the very best care tailored to your needs and goals.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to supporting you in achieving your aspirations. 💎

Warm Regards,
Max

16/07/2025

Have you seen the latest edition of , our newsletter for people who care about ageing and aged care? 📰

Read about:
⭐ the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program
✔️ strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
👴 John Cullen, Council of Elders member
💻 upcoming webinars and consultations.

Give us a 👍 if you’re subscribed to EngAged!

See the newsletter link in the comments. 👇

15/07/2025

I’ve been a nurse for 14 years, and this quote still resonates with me the most 👩🏻‍⚕️

It’s so true. A kind word, a warm smile, a gentle touch, or even just making someone a cup of tea ☕️ — those small moments matter.

First impressions are powerful. Whether it’s face-to-face, over the phone, or in an email — people remember how you made them feel from the very first interaction.

Caring for others is a privilege. Never underestimate the impact you can have on someone’s day 💕 Make those little moments meaningful.

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

Want to become an Approved Aged Care Provider? 🙌💁🏻‍♀️

The application is just the beginning — success comes from understanding your ongoing responsibilities as a provider under the Aged Care Quality Standards.

My consultancy service doesn’t just “do it for you” — we build your capacity, working with you to ensure you:

✅ Understand your obligations as an Approved Provider
✅ Develop compliant policies and procedures
✅ Build systems that reflect your values and responsibilities
✅ Are prepared for what’s ahead — not just ticking boxes
✅ Get ready for Support at Home reforms

Whether you’re just getting started or feeling stuck mid-way, I’ll support you through the entire process — with coaching, clear guidance, and practical tools.

🔥 Let’s make sure you’re not only approved — but ready 🔥

💌 DM me APPLICATION to book a free chat and take the first step.

03/07/2025

3 years has flown. Love supporting Home Care businesses to grown, streamline and thrive ❤️

14/06/2025

✨What Should Be in a Care Plan Review?✨

Under the Aged Care Act and the Aged Care Quality Standards, regular care plan reviews are not optional—they’re essential to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care.

Here’s what MUST be included in a care plan review for a Home Care Package client:

✅ Client involvement – The client (and/or their representative) must be actively involved in the review process.
✅ Current needs and goals – Are their health, mobility, cognitive, and social needs still the same? Have their goals changed?
✅ Risks and safety – Review of falls risk, medication safety, home environment, and emergency planning.
✅ Services being delivered – Are the current services meeting the client’s needs and preferences? Any gaps?
✅ Budget and funding – Review spending, unspent funds, and alignment with care goals.
✅ Cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs – These must be recognised and respected.
✅ Changes in health or circumstances – Hospital visits, new diagnoses, or carer stress? These must be factored in.
✅ Documentation – All discussions and decisions must be clearly documented and shared with the client.

💡 Care plans should be reviewed at least every 12 months, or sooner if the client’s needs change.

🛡️ This supports Quality Standards 1, 2, 3 & 7, ensuring dignity, choice, and clinical safety.

04/06/2025

❗ Aged Care Act deferred until 1 November 2025 ❗

02/06/2025

The Self-Assessment as we know was to be replaced by two new pre-audit assessment tools

The AECT and CDECT tools (as of 20th May 2025) replace the draft pre-audit preparation tool and request for information templates.

Who, what, when, how?

Let’s break it down:

AECT = (Draft) Audit Evidence Collection Tool

There are 3 versions.

1. Registration – Registering for the first time
2. Renewal – Renew your Registration - Same as the new provider option with columns for service specific examples
3. Variation – If you seek to add categories 4, 5 or 6 to your registration

Applicants must complete the Audit Evidence Collection Tool (AECT) and submit supporting documents to the commission as part of the audit process.

The commission will use the AECT to collect evidence about an applicant’s systems and processes, and how they deliver high-quality care to older people.

CDECT = (Draft) Care Delivery Evidence Collection Tool

Providers renewing their registration must also complete the Care Delivery Evidence Collection Tool (CDECT).

The commission use the CDECT to collect evidence about how a provider’s systems and processes are embedded at a service.

There are two versions of the CDECT, depending on the service type:
• Care Delivery Evidence Collection Tool – Care delivery location (Category 4 & 5)
• Care Delivery Evidence Collection Tool – Residential (Category 6)

30/05/2025

🩺 Clinical Oversight – Why is it Important 🏡

As we move into the new Support at Home system, clinical oversight isn’t just a box to tick — it’s the foundation of safe, quality care.

Here’s why it counts:
🔍 Early signs of health decline get picked up sooner
🗂️ Better care coordination with GPs and specialists
⚖️ Safe medication management
📋 Staff are guided by clinical best practice
👵 Clients feel safer, families feel reassured

Whether you’re a provider or receiving care, now’s the time to review how clinical governance fits into your home care model.

📘 Need guidance on clinical oversight for your business? DM me to book in a free consultation

25/05/2025

Support at Home is just around the corner, commencing 1 July 2025.

✅ Preparing for Support at Home

* Review and confirm your pricing rates
* Refine your Service agreement
* Budget Tool aligned to new support at home Levels 1-8
* Review your operations and how you will support grandfathered and transitional clients
* Draft letters and communications to your clients and staff in relation to the upcoming changes