The CareSide

23/03/2026

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The Aged Care Reform Sector Pulse Survey is an opportunity for aged care workers and providers to share their feedback on the recent reforms. The survey closes 20 April, and all responses are anonymous.

The Aged Care Reform Sector Pulse Survey is your opportunity to share your feedback about the implementation of the aged care reforms.

23/03/2026

Kerrie spent 13 years with her previous provider.

When the relationship began to disintegrate due to poor communication, mounting costs, and constant turnover with her support team, she knew it was time to make a change.

18/03/2026

Support at Home Classification 3 is designed for people who require moderate support with daily living. This guide explains what that support might look like, as well as funding, eligibility, and more.

https://www.thecareside.com.au/resources/support-at-home-classification-3/

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Need help understanding Support at Home Classification 3? This guide explains who it’s designed for, what support it covers and its budget.

16/03/2026

When Peter's home care journey began in 2024 with a large church-based organisation, it did not go well—to say the least. Exorbitant prices, baffling monthly statements, and shady third-party suppliers forced Peter to think quickly and make adjustments.

The moment Peter chose to switch providers and self-manage his care, everything changed. Here's his story.

https://www.thecareside.com.au/client-stories/peter/

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Deceived by church organisations, Peter upgraded his support by switching providers and opting for self-managed home care. Here's his story.

13/03/2026

Scammers use AI to create fraudulent emails, voice calls, images, and videos targeting seniors. So how can older people stay safe in an AI-powered world?

This fun (and free) interactive training provides fundamental skills to safely navigate the current AI madness. Click the link below and give it a try 👇👇

https://www.thecareside.com.au/tools/ai-training-for-seniors/

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11/03/2026

How did you meet your first sweetheart? 🥰

Did you have any pets with quirky personalities? 🐰

What's the silliest fashion trend you've followed? 👖

Take a trip down memory lane with our new Family Reminiscence E-book, which is packed with fun questions about childhood, love, traditions and wisdom.

Print the booklet and write your responses to create a new family heirloom—and share some of your favourites with us here in the comments!

With more than 30 questions, this reminiscence E-book helps families deepen their connections through stories, laughter, and traditions.

09/03/2026

In an AI-powered world, there is growing concern about protecting younger people online. But what about seniors?

Scams and fraud disproportionately target older adults, so we created a list of tips to help seniors stay safe.

How do you protect yourself from online scams and misleading AI content? Share your own tips in the comments!

https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/ai-tips-for-seniors/

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AI tips for seniors to help older people stay safe online. Protect yourself from scams and fraud with these essential (and easy) strategies.

07/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day!

Established in 1911, is an annual celebration of women's triumphs. It honours the social, economic, cultural and political advancements of women around the globe while emphasising the hard work that remains to achieve true gender equality worldwide.

As a family-owned company, The CareSide is deeply committed to building a mission-oriented culture where everyone is equal—no matter who they are or where they're from. It starts at the top with our COO, Emily Gillett, who oversaw health and safety operations for companies across Australia for 20+ years before co-founding The CareSide in 2017.

Today, we celebrate Emily and all of the women who have helped The CareSide sprout from entrepreneurial roots into a nationwide home care provider. We're extremely proud and constantly inspired to deliver the best care in Australia—on this special day and every other day of the year.

04/03/2026

There are eight Support at Home classifications, and each level has its own funding and approved services. It's a lot to wrap your head around, so we broke it all down in this Support at Home classifications guide.

https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/support-at-home-classifications-and-funding-levels-explained/

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There are eight Support at Home classifications, and each level has its own funding and approved services. This guide breaks it all down.

02/03/2026

Smiles from The CareSide ☺️

26/02/2026

Do you have what it takes to be a digital detective? 🔎

This fun, interactive AI training for seniors challenges you to solve a series of tricky AI cases. Along the way, you'll learn how to spot AI content so you can stay safe from AI scams and fraud. Put on your detective cap and give it a shot!

https://www.thecareside.com.au/tools/ai-training-for-seniors/

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Free AI training for seniors with tips to help older adults spot AI and stay safe from AI scams and fraud. Test your skills!

19/02/2026

There is a lot of turbulence in aged care right now, with funding issues and excessive wait times creating barriers between support and the people who need it.

For some families, the challenges begin even sooner in the process. The initial conversations *about* aged care can be difficult—many older adults are hesitant to receive support, leaving their children and loved ones hesitant to broach the topic.

So what's the best way to break the ice and initiate those delicate talks? And how can there be a positive outcome for everyone involved?

We asked aged care experts to chime in, and their advice might surprise you.

https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/how-to-talk-to-parents-about-aged-care/

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It's difficult to talk to parents about aged care for many reasons. Here are essential expert strategies for having a productive discussion.