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The support at home program is a new in-home aged care program planned to be implemented by 1 July 2025. The new program is an overhaul of the current in-home care program and aims of addressing several current issues with the current program.

In-home care programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the Home Care Package Program (HCP), will continue until June 30, 2025.

The following Issues are being addressed in the new program for in-home aged care.

• Wait times are too long.
• Application process is confusing.
• High fees
• Services are not always well targeted.
• Seniors do not always get all the help they need

More options and control over services – give people the choice between working with one or several providers. Seniors may use this option to get the care that best suits their needs. To make paying service providers easier, this might entail a new payment platform.

The new program will aim to develop realistic prices for each service that include administration, travel, and other costs.

In the new program, service providers will have extra funds in a funding pool at their disposal to meet the changing needs of their clients under the new scheme. For instance, if an individual requires temporary transportation, their provider may use funds from the funding pool to cover the cost of these extra services.

For more information, visit: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/a-new-program-for-in-home-aged-care-summary

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

Aged Care Learning Information Solution – Alis. Alis is an interactive online learning tool that helps those working in the aged care sector understand their responsibilities and offer safe, high-quality care.

The ‘Welcome to Aged Care’ series offers aged care workers with the following information: 

• Information about the Commission
• Responsibility that aged care staff and providers have in delivering safe and excellent care to older Australians.
•  Resources to assist them in their work.

Popular modules include:

• Welcome to Aged Care
• Aged Care Quality Standards
• Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)
• Clinical governance.

Other online modules include: 

• Introduction to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
• Introduction to the Charter of Aged Care Rights
• Introduction to complaints.

• Online workshops on a number of topics including Effective Incident Management Systems, and home services – 5 key areas of risk.

Providers may regulate access, grant employees access to free learning materials, and monitor reports on their employees’ educational progress.

When employed by an approved provider, learners have access to free educational materials; otherwise, they must pay for such materials.

Businesses that are neither authorised service providers or approved providers might nonetheless give their employees access to premium content.

There are workshops available through Alis, such as Incident Management System (IMS) obligations, Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in residential and home services.

You can register for sessions through the Commission’s Aged Care Learning Information Solution (Alis) platform.

To register or access Alis, please go to the Aged Care Learning Information Solution (Alis) website. 

For more information, resources, and to sign up, visit the aged care quality website:

https://learning.agedcarequality.gov.au/  

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests and to make a referral, visit: https://www.gihc.com.au/referral/ 

 http://www.gihc.com.au/
 1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
 info@gihc.com.au⁠

The federal budget was released last week with some which brought some welcome news. The aged care sector will receive a $5.06 billion increase in funding this year compared to last year, coming to $36.03 billion.

An additional 9,500 home care packages will be made available over the next 12 months, at a cost of $166.8 million.

There is a considerable increase in funding for residential aged care in an effort to help with the current staffing crisis. There have been 23 nursing homes that have closed since the 24/7 registered nurse onsite mandate came into action late last year, which is a year earlier than what was recommended by the royal commission.

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

Today is World Thyroid Day, so we’re raising awareness for Thyroid disorder’s problems, their causes, and treatment available.

The thyroid’s main function is to control the body’s metabolism and thyroid disorders prevent the thyroid gland from producing enough hormones.

 Thyroid problems can result in either too little or too much thyroxine and triiodothyronine production.

Thyroid problems can lead to symptoms such as brain fog, hair loss, slow metabolism, bloating, heartburn, high blood pressure among others.

For more information about Thyroid disorder  and how to get involved, visit the Australian Thyroid Foundation https://thyroidfoundation.org.au/World-Thyroid-Day

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

Today is world Lupus Day. We’re raising awareness for Lupus, which is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of the body and currently has no cure.

Lupus symptoms differ from person to person, can come and go over a lengthy period of time, and frequently mimic those of other conditions, so lupus can be challenging to diagnose. It’s critical to understand the lupus warning signs and symptoms.

About one-third of lupus patients have the facial “butterfly” rash.

Information and ways to get involved can be found here: https://worldlupusday.org/

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

The Department of Home Affairs has released a statement saying that Student visa holders who are currently employed in the aged care industry can continue to do so without weekly work hour restrictions until 31 December 2023.

Students that are not currently employed in the aged care industry will have their work hours capped at 48 hours per week as of 1 July 2023.

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

The Albanese Government has announced a new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement to promote increased recruitment and retention in the aged care workforce. The new agreement provides employers additional incentives to attract workers through sponsorship on skilled visas, a two-year pathway to permanent residency.

The agreement aims to address workforce shortages in the aged care sector, by adding direct care occupations in the aged care sector to the Skills Priority List. Growth of the aged care workforce will relieve pressure on residential aged care facilities that are struggling to meet the care minutes requirements.

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

Today we’re raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s disease affects the nervous system, impairing mobility and is frequently accompanied by tremors, currently affecting approximately 219,000 Australians.

Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s share several symptoms and risk factors in common, but there is no connection between the two diseases.

A cure for Parkinson’s disease has yet to be found, so continuous support and funding for research of a cure is needed.

The Parkinson’s NSW website has a lot of resources, services, and support which can be found here: https://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/world-parkinsons-day-2023/

There are many ways to get involved, such as donating, fundraising, wills and bequests, raising awareness, and taking part in research.

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠

Jo Huey, an Alzheimer’s disease advocate, developed “10 Absolutes” for carers in 1996. These guidelines are still valid 27 years later.

We want to share these communication guidelines to spread some information to assist those with loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or care workers. It’s good to have these tips in mind but everyone is different, and all you can do is try your best.

Get into contact with us for any in-home aged care requests.

http://www.gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
info@gihc.com.au⁠