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Dementia and Palliative Care in Australia’s Aged Care Sector in 2026: Rising Demand Meets Reform and Innovation
Dementia and palliative care are key in Australia’s aged care, with dementia affecting 446,500 people and projected to exceed 1 million cases by 2065. This growth strains services amid an…
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day
This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) invites us all to reflect on a powerful truth: “Action Saves Lives”. Every year on May 5, the global SAVE LIVES: Clean Your…
From Overwhelmed to Audit-Ready: How to get your NDIS Registration Self-Assessment right the first time
The NGO Training Centre and the Provider Institute have combined their skills and knowledge to develop 9 courses based on responding to the NDIS Practice Standards, including the core module…
Digital Transformation, Workforce Pressure, and the Future of Aged Care in Australia
As you are aware, the aged care sector is undergoing major reform and rapid change, driven by government regulation, workforce pressures, and rising demand for services. As Australia’s population continues…
ANZAC Day – Supporting Veterans Throughout the Generations
A day of remembrance. A day of mourning. A day of community supporting those who have been left behind…and often, a day of trauma. Leading up to ANZAC Day is not…
NDIS & Aged Care Reforms Announced: What Providers Need to Know (and Do Next)
We have been waiting and waiting for some news…and wow…did we get it all at once! The Australian Government has just announced one of the most significant overhauls to both…
Meet Our Subject Matter Experts – Part 12: Pamela Kingston
Pamela Kingston is a highly respected Subject Matter Expert and course author behind NGO Training Centre’s Complaints and Reportable Incidents and Receiving Feedback with a Growth Mindset courses….
Support at Home or Support in Limbo?
In November 2025, the federal government introduced ‘once-in-a-generation’ reforms: a new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program to prioritise the rights of ageing Australians. Five months later, the…
NDIS Integrity & Safeguarding Bill 2026 Passed: What This Means for Providers
The wheels have finally started moving… and as of the 1st April 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2026 has officially passed both houses! In…
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
21 March 2026 : World Down Syndrome Day This year’s theme, Together Against Loneliness, is a powerful reminder that inclusion doesn’t happen by chance… it happens through knowledge, understanding, and action. For…
Becoming an Aged Care Worker – Where Do I Start?
Thinking about a career in aged care? Here’s a pathway to get you started. The NGO Training Centre, although not a registered training provider, can be a great place to…
Meet Our Subject Matter Experts – Part 11: Marguerite Hoiby
Marguerite Hoiby is a highly experienced Registered Nurse, auditor, and consultant with extensive expertise across the health, disability, and human services sectors. She brings decades of practical and governance experience…
International Women’s Day 2026: It’s Time to Balance the Scales
On International Women’s Day 2026, we celebrate progress. We must also confront an uncomfortable truth: not all women experience equality in the same way. For women with disability and women in…
Cutting Corners on Training Could Be the Next National NDIS Scandal
Do you choose the cheapest training because budgets are tight? Or, do you choose a training provider with a proven track record in the sector, highly qualified subject matter experts…
Celebrating International Wheelchair Day
International Wheelchair Day is a global day to celebrate the positive impact wheelchairs have on the lives of millions of people worldwide and to recognise the importance of accessibility, inclusion,…
Your NDIS Audit Is Coming. Is Your Training Ready to Pay Its Way?
NDIS registration audits are no longer a one-off expense you can budget around once and forget. In 2026, they are a recurring, significant, and often underestimated operational cost. How well-prepared…
Meet Our Subject Matter Experts – Part 10: Julie Dundon
We’re proud to introduce Julie Dundon, our Subject Matter Expert behind two of the newest additions to the NGO Training Centre Aged Care course suite. Julie is an Advanced Accredited…
Getting It Right: A New Definition for NDIS Providers
The “Getting It Right: A New Definition for NDIS Providers” consultation, launched in December 2025 and open until 28 February 2026, is a pivotal moment for the sector. This isn’t…
Aged Care Changes: High Costs Cause Big Anger in Australia
In November 2025, Australia started big changes to aged care. The goal was to give older people respect, choices, and safe help. The new Aged Care Act 2024 and the…
Record NDIS Fines Expose Deadly Training Gaps
I’ve been keeping an eye on recent developments in the NDIS, and some of the stories are worrying. In the past year, several providers have faced substantial fines for failures…
