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  • Upcoming changes to offline bed reporting

    News
    Residential aged care providers will soon be able to report changes to operational beds in the Government Provider Management System (GPMS). 

  • Share your thoughts on Community Visitor Schemes for people with disability

    News
    We are identifying opportunities to make Community Visitor Schemes more consistent across Australia. Share your feedback on a draft vision statement and draft principles to support people with disability living in shared accommodation and support settings across Australia.

  • Have your say on Support at Home pricing

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    The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority seeks feedback to inform pricing advice for the Support at Home service list, ensuring costs and sector needs are reflected. Share your views by 5pm AEST, Friday 10 April 2026.