$0 Clinical Care at Home: Fully Funded Nursing under the Support At Home Program

From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government's Support at Home program will replace Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care.

There some big changes to who provides aged care and in the way aged care will be funded.

NDIS Legislation Changes: Funding Periods (Section 33)

In this guide, we take a look at Funding Periods (Section 33), what they are and why they matter.

NDIS Legislation Changes: Impairment Notices (Section 32BA)

In this guide, we take a look at Impairment Notices (Section 32BA), what they are and why they matter if you're applying to access the NDIS or your eligibility is being reassessed.

NDIS Legislation Changes: Disability Requirements (Section 24)

In this guide, we take a look at the Disability requirements (Section 24) - what's changed, what permanent impairment and functional capacity mean in everyday life, where to find List A and List B, and why this matters if you're applying to access the NDIS or your eligibility is being reassessed.

NDIS Changes To Legislation: Separate Access Pathways, Section 21

In this blog, we unpack Separate Pathways (section 21 of legislation). When you apply to the NDIS, the NDIA will record how you met access disability requirements, early intervention requirements, or both and tell you in your access decision. Here's what that means, what stays the same for now, and why it matters.

NDIS Changes To Legislation: What's New And What It Means For You

If you or a loved one are an NDIS participant or are applying to access the NDIS, there are some important changes to the NDIS rules to know about that came into effect on 3 October 2024.

Some changes are already in place and others are coming soon.

This post breaks down some of the key changes, what they are, what they mean for you, and why they matter.

Welcome to Your BCD Village - Meet Your Clinical Nursing Team

Have you ever needed nursing help with a health condition and wanted nursing in the comfort of your own home instead of tiring long hospital waits?

If you worry about how your health is being managed so you can stay independent, you're not alone and you deserve the right nursing care and support so you can stay independent, confident, and in control of your well-being.

Welcome to Your BCD Village - Meet Your Care Central Team

As a key part of our Senior Care Worker model, Care Central is a centralised, real-time team to contact that adapts quickly to your changing rostering needs. This means we can update your schedule so you get the extra support you need, exactly when you need it.

Welcome to Your BCD Village - Meet Your Care Worker Circle

As a key part of our Senior Care Worker model, your Care Worker Circle is a dedicated team of two or three Care Workers who you’ll get to know and who’ll get to know you so every visit feels personalised, consistent, and well coordinated.

Welcome to Your BCD Village - Meet Your Senior Care Worker

At BCD, the heart of our approach is something we call the Senior Care Worker model, built on relationships, consistency and trust.

Our Senior Care Workers add an extra layer of personalised support, working alongside your Care Worker Circle to make sure your needs never fall through the cracks.

Welcome to our Village - Meet The BCD Service Engagement Team

At BCD, the heart of our approach is something we call the Senior Care Worker model, built on relationships, consistency and trust.

It all starts with that very first conversation with a real person, not a recorded message.

From the moment you speak to our Service Engagement team, we’re ready to listen and connect you to the kind of support that will truly make a difference.

BCD’s Senior Care Worker Model - A Village Care Team Supporting You

When you think of care workers, you tend to picture the professional who visits your home, the friendly face, the helping hands. But what you may not always see is the team of people working quietly behind the scenes to make sure everything runs as it should.

Who Helps with Your NDIS Plan? A Simple Guide to Support Roles

In this blog we’ll be explaining the types of plan management and the essential roles involved in supporting you on your NDIS journey.

A New Chapter: Opening the Doors to Supported Independent Living

BCD celebrated a significant milestone this month with the grand opening of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes in Oran Park. These homes are so much more than bricks and mortar they represent safety, comfort, dignity, and a real sense of belonging for the people we support. For our customers, these homes offer the chance to live with dignity in a space they can call their own, surrounded by care, community, and connection

Not Happy With Your NDIS Provider?

Have you ever felt let down by your current NDIS provider? Maybe your support workers keep changing or worse, don’t show up at all. Maybe every time you call, you’re passed around to someone new who doesn’t understand your situation. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the common challenges people face when thinking about switching providers and how to make the process less stressful and more empowering.

🌈 A New Beginning for Carol at Chestnut Cottage  

Carol’s journey is one of quiet strength, heartfelt determination, and the power of compassionate care.

What the New NDIS Funding Periods Mean for You

From 19 May 2025, the NDIS will begin a gradual rollout of new funding periods for all new and reassessed plans.

In this blog, we break down what’s changing, why it matters, and what it could mean for you, whether you're an NDIS participant or supporting someone who is.

You're Warmly Invited: Oran Park SIL Homes Open Day at The Orchards - A Place Built for Everyone

BCD is excited to announce the opening of our beautiful new Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes at The Orchards in Oran Park, and we'd love you to join us for a very special Open Day!

Who Will Care For My Adult Child With A Disability When I No Longer Can? Answering The Hardest Question.

Across Australia, thousands of people with disability are still living at home with their ageing parents, not because it’s what they choose, but because there is nowhere else for them to go.For some, living at home works. But for many others, especially as parents grow older or face their own health challenges, the fear of the future grows stronger.

Supporting Loved Ones to Pass At Home, the End of Life Pathway Explained

At BCD, we are honoured to walk alongside you and your loved ones during the profoundly personal journey of end-of-life and palliative care. Here, you lead the way. Your values, your voice, and your comfort are at the heart of everything we do.