Over the last few weeks Prestige has waved goodbye to its much loved Canterbury office and relocated the experts of the North and Eastern suburbs to Camberwell.

On Wednesday 17th March, Prestige was visited by two auditors from the Department of Social Services for a standards review. As the manager of 20 Home Care Packages (HCP) on behalf of Lifestyle Aged Care, Prestige is obliged to undergo this standards review on a regular basis.

Last week Prime Minister Malcolm Turnball officially signed the first two agreements for the full roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Victoria and New South Wales.

Selecting the right form of care for you or your loved one can be an overwhelming and challenging task. The many options each come with their own point of difference, but finding these can often require a great deal of time and research.

A recent inquiry by the Senate has revealed that young disabled Australians are being forced into residential aged care in order to receive the assistance they so desperately need. The inquiry also found that within these facilities disabled youths are often neglected to the point of being completely ignored or forgotten.

The 2015-16 Australian Federal budget has finally been announced and allegedly has its sights set on building a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. With a heavily ageing population, it’s only fitting that the Government has taken this opportunity to focus on and improve the quality of aged care in Australia and provide older Australians with a sustainable, affordable and equitable aged care system.

Prestige Inhome Care has recently jumped on board the digital revolution and optimised our website for smart phone users and those with disabilities.