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30/05/2026

In case you missed it: this week’s home and community care news included research commissioned by Benetas finding a gap between intention and action when it comes to older people wanting to age in place, part three of the Enkindle Consulting 2026 Home Care Provider Outlook Survey found providers are concerned about the compliance burden, Lorraine Poulos shared key messages from a panel discussion with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission leaders at the 2026 Positive Ageing Summit, where Jacquie Molloy also discussed the importance of spiritual care, Juniper Aged Care and the Australian Human Rights Commission prepared to host a series of workshops on age discrimination and Philippa Lewis discussed how policy has failed to keep pace with the transition from family-based care to a consumer-funded model.

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29/05/2026

Much of the frustration surrounding aged care policy stems from a disconnect between the expectations society now holds and the systems designed to meet them, writes Philippa Lewis for Community Care Review.

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Much of the frustration surrounding aged care policy stems from a disconnect between the expectations society now holds and the systems designed to meet them, writes Philippa Lewis.

28/05/2026

New research commissioned by Benetas has found just 6 per cent of people aged 65 and older have enrolled in fall prevention programs or strength training, despite 89 per cent indicating they want to remain at home as they age.

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Research by Benetas has found just 6 per cent of people aged 65 and older have enrolled in fall prevention programs or strength training, despite 89 per cent indicating they want to remain at home as they age.

27/05/2026

Spiritual care is a key part of wellbeing, communications specialist Jacquie Molloy tells PAS 2026 delegates, but a benchmarking report shows it is misunderstood.

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Spiritual care is a key part of wellbeing, communications specialist Jacquie Molloy tells PAS 2026 delegates, but a benchmarking report shows it is misunderstood.

26/05/2026

Embedding the new Aged Care Act has been more resource-intensive and complex than anticipated, providers report in part three of the Enkindle Consulting 2026 Home Care Provider Outlook Survey.

There is also concern about the associated provider model, with providers pointing to unclear definitions and inconsistent expectations as challenges.

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Providers also report strain in the associated provider model, pointing to unclear definitions and inconsistent expectations as challenges in the latest Enkindle home care survey.

25/05/2026

Sydney’s North Shore is now home to an AI-powered digital imaging service that will improve access to oncology and cardiology support for older people living in the community.

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Sydney’s North Shore is now home to an AI-powered digital imaging service that will improve access to oncology and cardiology support for older people living in the community.

23/05/2026

In case you missed it: this week’s home and community care news included providers reporting the pace of reform as unsustainable in the the Enkindle Consulting Home Care Provider Outlook Survey, the government announced it will be deferring price caps until more evidence is gathered, Silverchain Group’s Tanya Davison was named the Paul Johnson Positive Ageing Award winner, ahead of her departure as chief allied health officer Anita Hobson-Powell discussed the importance of allied health for ageing in place at the Positive Ageing Summit 2026, the Australian National Audit Office published its performance audit report on CHSP, Sydney’s North Shore became home to a new AI-powered digital imaging service, and octogenarian Gillian Smith prepared to run 3km with seven of her grandchildren.

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Community Care Review is owned and operated by THE INTERMEDIA GROUP (ABN: 94 002 583 682) W: www.intermedia.com.au E: info@intermedia.com.au PRIVACY & COPYRIGHT

22/05/2026

For 86-year-old Gillian Smith, keeping fit and active is a regular part of her routine and she will soon compete in the 3 kilometre HBF Run for a Reason race – proving age is no barrier to keeping strong and active.

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This year, retired nurse Gillian Smith hopes to reclaim the top spot for her age category, having won in 2024, and placing second in 2025.

21/05/2026

With older age comes increased complexity, more chronic conditions and greater frailty, chief allied health officer Anita Hobson-Powell tells Positive Ageing Summit 2026 delegates. But there are also more people wanting to remain at home for as long as possible, and to allow older Australians to age in place, there needs to be “a shift in the way we think about care.”

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Australia’s allied health chief told PAS 2026 delegates she hoped to see the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy published by the end of the year.

20/05/2026

Home care providers have described a system that is under strain and becoming increasingly unmanageable in the latest Enkindle Consulting Home Care Provider Outlook Survey.

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Providers have described a system that is under strain and becoming increasingly unmanageable in the latest Enkindle Consulting Home Care Provider Outlook Survey.

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