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Boost Your Business with NDIS Software for Small Providers

As a small NDIS provider, you juggle many tasks daily. From managing carers and scheduling, to ensuring NDIS compliance, the workload can be overwhelming.

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How NDIS Online Rostering Software Simplifies Team Management and Boosts Efficiency

Managing a team of support workers in the disability care sector can be challenging, especially when juggling rosters, client needs, and NDIS compliance.

ShiftCare platform supporting mobility and rehab sessions for seniors.

The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Supported Independent Living (SILs)

With supported independent living, people with disabilities can have more independent and comfortable lives. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion around what SILs are and how they’re funded.

NDIS community support: carer transporting children to event, ShiftCare.

Kindness as a Calling: Sarah Greaves’ Remarkable Support Work Journey

In the world of support work, there are those who go above and beyond, dedicating their lives to making a difference in the lives of others. Sarah Greaves, founder of Irises Support Services and recent winner of the ShiftCare Support Worker of the Year award, is one such individual whose journey from house cleaner to business owner is as inspiring as it is impactful.

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Royal Commission Findings on Group Homes and Supported Independent Living (SIL)

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability revealed significant issues with group homes. This post looks at these issues, the differences between group homes and Supported Independent Living (SIL), and the recommendation to phase out group homes.

ShiftCare resource on employment law for care and NDIS providers.

3 Employment Law Changes Every NDIS Care Provider Should Know

Three new loophole-closing employee laws will come into effect on the 26th of August, 2024, concerning out-of-hours worker communications, casual employees and independent contractors.

ShiftCare partners with Full Spectrum Solutions for NDIS community engagement.

Full Spectrum Solutions’ Journey in Crafting Client Choice

Full Spectrum Solutions is a provider that stands out in Geelong’s disability support sector by prioritising personalised and inclusive care. Founded by Tez and her partner, Farai who collectively bring over two decades of industry experience, the company was born from a dissatisfaction with the conventional, often restrictive service models they observed while working in larger organisations. We sat down with Tez to learn more about her business story.

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Preparing for the Future: Adapting to NDIS Changes with ShiftCare

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is continuously evolving to better meet the needs of Australians with disabilities. The Australian Government plays a crucial role in funding and supporting the NDIS, ensuring that various programs and commitments are in place to improve service delivery and participant experience.

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