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Onboarding11 August 2026

Unspent Funds and Assessments for AT-HM: What You Need to Know

Planning to use unspent HCP funds for assistive technology or home modifications under Support at Home? You'll still need a documented, assessed justification. Here's what participants and providers need to know.

- Sarah Rendell2 min read · 1 reads
Fuel & costs11 August 2026

Beyond the Price Hike: Navigating Your Pricing Strategy Under Support at Home

As Support at Home caps care management fees and removes package management fees, providers face a pricing dilemma. Learn how to adjust pricing holistically while communicating the change transparently to care recipients.

- Sarah Rendell2 min read
Onboarding11 August 2026

The Blueprint of Trust: Ensuring Transparency in Individualised Budgets

A budget isn't just an internal document — it's a promise of transparency to your clients. Discover the two key requirements every provider must meet to build trust through clear, compliant, itemised budgets.

- Sarah Rendell1 min read
Onboarding11 August 2026

Navigating Change: Proactive Budget Management

When a participant's means tested contribution rate changes, providers must be ready to respond. Discover why proactive budget management isn't just a compliance requirement — it's an opportunity to strengthen client relationships and drive

- Sarah Rendell1 min read
Onboarding11 August 2026

The Core of Quality Care: Partnering on Individualised Budgets

Individualised budgets are more than a financial exercise — they're a direct reflection of person-centred care. Discover how genuine collaboration on budgets builds trust and meets a core Support at Home requirement.

- Sarah Rendell1 min read
Onboarding11 August 2026

From Services to Success: Driving Provision for a Sustainable Business

With a 10% price cap on Care Management and no Package Management fee, your primary lever for profitability under Support at Home is the volume and mix of services you provide. Discover how to optimise service provision for a sustainable bu

- Sarah Rendell2 min read

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