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On June 11th, our team at Sistability had the pleasure of visiting the wonderful residents of Riverbend Retirement Village. This special visit was an opportunity to connect with the community, share how we can support their aged care journey, and enjoy a morning of meaningful conversations. The day was filled with warmth, delicious treats, and a sense of camaraderie that exemplifies the heart of what Sistability is all about.

A Warm Welcome

The morning began with a warm welcome from the staff and residents at Riverbend. Our team, led by Aged Care Manager Jenn, was eager to meet everyone and start building relationships with the residents. Riverbend is a community that values its residents and fosters an environment of care and support, so it felt like the perfect place for us to introduce Sistability’s services and explain how we can help with their unique needs.

As the new financial year kicks off, there's no better way to start 2025 than with a game-changing update for the aged care sector. Effective from 1 July 2025, recipients of government-subsidised aged care are set to benefit from significant increases in funding. This boost will provide more comprehensive support for those requiring aged care services, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve, right when they need it most.

For those who have been following the sector’s growth and reforms, this announcement signals a new chapter in the ongoing effort to improve aged care in Australia. It’s not just about funding—it’s about delivering quality services that can make a real difference in the lives of elderly Australians. Here's what the increase in funding means for everyone involved.

As the cooler months are now here, winter cleaning becomes essential to prepare your home for the challenges that come with the season. From the increased moisture in the air to the heavy use of heating systems, winter brings a unique set of cleaning tasks to address. If you want to ensure your home stays warm, dry, and hygienic during the colder months, it’s time to get your cleaning routine ready for winter.

In this guide, we’ll cover key winter-specific cleaning tips that will help you maintain a healthy, safe, and comfortable home throughout the season.

About Kirby: A busy mum of two, active in her community and living with her disability makes deep-cleaning tasks painful and difficult.

The Challenge: Although Kirby keeps on top of basic tidying, heavier jobs—like scrubbing the bathroom, degreasing kitchen surfaces, spot-cleaning walls and thorough floor work—were triggering arthritis flare-ups. These tasks left her fatigued and posed slip hazards for her and the kids.

“I really struggle to do deeper cleaning like the bathroom… I can manage basic daily tasks, but long sessions on my feet or hard scrubbing just aren’t possible for me.”

Finding the right aged care solution for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—especially in regional NSW. Whether you call Ballina, Byron Bay or Lismore home, opting for a genuinely local HCP provider and home care package partner delivers benefits that distant, metro-based agencies simply can’t match.

From on-the-ground expertise and lightning-fast response times to face-to-face accessibility at our Tamar St Ballina office, local providers offer personalised aged care coordination, community investment and cultural insight.

In the world of disability and aged-care support, ensuring a safe, hygienic living environment is non-negotiable. Regular ongoing cleans are invaluable for day-to-day upkeep, but an increasing number of Support Coordinators are discovering that an intensive, one-off deep clean can deliver far greater benefits—both for physical health and for overall wellbeing. Here’s why deep cleans are rapidly becoming the preferred choice for those managing complex care needs.