LPA Blog
Quality Auditing in practice: Moving beyond compliance under Support at Home
Quality auditing under Support at Home has shifted from a retrospective compliance task to a critical tool for demonstrating how quality, safety, and participant outcomes are embedded into everyday practice. Discover how contemporary auditing goes beyond policies and checklists to examine real-world care delivery, support defensible decision-making, and strengthen confidence in audit readiness under the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Home Care Leadership under Support at Home
Support at Home is reshaping expectations of home care leadership. Learn what leaders must do to guide teams, strengthen governance, and prepare for registration under the new program.
From Allocation to Action: Engaging your team in funding optimisation
Funding under Support at Home has shifted from administration to impact. Learn how engaging your entire workforce in funding optimisation can transform care delivery, strengthen sustainability, and ensure every dollar connects to participant goals, outcomes, and quality improvement.
Support at Home 2025: Reflecting on 15 years of partnership and progress in Aged Care
With the Support at Home Program 2025 commencing soon, LPA continues to guide aged care providers through change. From governance to workforce capability, we help organisations prepare, adapt, and thrive in the new era of aged care.
Aged Care Act 2024 countdown: critical dates and your Support at Home checklist
With the Aged Care Act 2024 commencing soon, providers must prepare for key ACPP outages and Support at Home claiming dates. Learn what to complete before 24 October, when to finalise HCP claims, and how to plan your pricing strategy ahead of 1 July 2026.
How to Become a Registered Home Care Provider Under the Support at Home Program
Becoming a registered home care provider under the new Support at Home Program requires more than just good intentions, it demands careful planning, compliance, and an understanding of the Aged Care Act 2024. From meeting eligibility requirements to preparing documentation for the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC), the process ensures that providers are ready to deliver safe, person-centred, and accountable services.
Redesigning Home Care: Preparing Your Organisation for the Support at Home Program
With the Support at Home program on the horizon, home care providers must take a proactive approach to service transformation. We explore practical strategies for home care redesign, including aligning service models with aged care reforms, restructuring workforce roles, and using tools to implement lasting change. Whether you're refining your current operations or planning ahead, this starting point offers a clear path to reform readiness.
How LPA Can Help You Build a Stronger Care Model
With the Support at Home Program and Strengthened Standards shaping the future, now is the time to create a care model that prioritises client outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Medication Management: Support for Delivering Services Under Standard 5
As the Aged Care sector transitions to the Support at Home Program, ensuring compliance with Standard 5: Clinical Care has become a critical focus for providers. Preparing your team for the requirements of Standard 5 and the Support at Home Program involves a strategic approach to training, policy development, and fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
Support at Home Transition: Is Your Organisation Ready?
The transition to the Support at Home Program represents a pivotal moment in the aged care sector, introducing significant changes under the new Aged Care Act. With strengthened quality standards, an increased emphasis on consumer-centred care, and an evolving regulatory environment, aged care providers must prepare to navigate both challenges and opportunities.
How to prepare your team for the New Aged Care Act and Support at Home Program
As the 1 July 2025 deadline for the new Aged Care Act and the Support at Home Program approaches, navigating these changes requires careful planning and a focus on fostering a culture of consumer-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement.
Enhancing Care Management Efficiency: Preparing for the Support at Home Program
The upcoming Support at Home program, launching in July, introduces a new funding model with a 10% care management levy. Providers must now focus on demonstrating the value and effectiveness of their care management efforts.
