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Peer workers with lived experience join Canberra inpatient mental health wards
Peer Pathways puts lived experience on the ward Peer Pathways, a new service at Canberra Health Services, now has four full-time peer workers in adult inpatient mental health care. Mental Health Minister Marisa Paterson announced it on Global Peer Support […]
Government puts $630 million behind pay rises for 460,000 care workers
Care sector pay funding: $630 million to back the Commission’s pay rises The federal government announced $630 million in care sector pay funding on 13 October 2026, to deliver fairer pay to more than 460,000 health, disability and community services […]
Victorian landlords need proof before claiming a bond under new rental laws
Victoria rental reforms: what changed on 13 October The Victoria rental reforms that started on 13 October 2026 change how landlords, agents and rooming house operators handle bonds, fees, safety checks and record keeping. Consumer Affairs Victoria says the safety […]
Disaster payment claims for Leslie Manor and Woodfield close today
Claims close today in two communities Claims for the Victoria bushfire disaster payment close today, 19 October 2026, for people affected by the January 2026 fires in Leslie Manor and Woodfield, Services Australia says. The deadline for every other declared […]
Hearing providers have until 31 October to submit their self-assessment
The deadline: 11pm in Brisbane All contracted providers must complete the Hearing Services Program self-assessment by midnight on 31 October 2026 (AEDT), the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has told them. Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so that […]
Mastermyne Strata Consolidation NSW Enterprise Agreement 2026 Approved
What the Fair Work Commission approved A new Mastermyne enterprise agreement for coal industry workers in New South Wales has been approved by the Fair Work Commission. Commissioner Sloan approved the Mastermyne Strata Consolidation NSW Enterprise Agreement 2026 in Sydney […]
Free COVID-19 vaccines now available for eligible groups through the NIP
Pandemic program makes way for the NIP A free COVID-19 vaccine is now available through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for adults aged 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, and adults aged 18 […]
Centrepay payments for certain goods and services end 1 November 2026
Centrepay changes land on 1 November The Centrepay changes mean Services Australia is removing some service reasons from Centrepay, and any deduction set up for one of them will stop from 1 November 2026. Services Australia says there will be […]
Copper thieves in Qld’s sights after new laws boost jail time
Copper thieves will face greater jail time after Queensland strengthened penalties for metal theft under new laws. And Moreton Bay City Council, for one, welcomes the new laws. The key features of the new law passed by parliament include: Extending […]
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