There has been a lot of noise in disability and aged care policy lately. Older Australians have just received welcome news — the Commonwealth Home Support Program has been extended to 2029, giving real continuity to the 830,000 people who rely on it for everyday support. That kind of certainty matters. It lets people plan, lets families breathe a little, and lets providers keep showing up consistently.
At the same time, many families in the NDIS space are telling a different story. There is real anxiety in the community about what changes to the NDIS mean for the supports children and adults depend on — and whether continuity of care will hold.
At Care For Welfare, this is something our therapist sees in practice. When systems feel uncertain, the consistency of the therapeutic relationship becomes even more important. A small caseload, the same face at every session, a therapist who knows your child’s sensory quirks or your home layout — that does not replace what policy should provide, but it is something families can count on while the bigger picture settles.
Whatever is shifting at the policy level, the goal stays the same: supporting people to work toward what matters to them, in the places where they actually live their lives.
General information only. Not personal advice. Speak with your NDIS planner, support coordinator, or allied health provider for advice specific to your situation.
