KISA News

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27 Oct 2026

Government-Funded Personal Alarms in Australia: Which Program Covers You?

#NDIS#SupportatHome#PersonalAlarm#AgedCare#GovernmentFundedPersonalAlarms#CHSP#AssistiveTechnology
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3 Oct 2026

The AT-HM List Explained: What Support at Home Will Fund (and Where Personal Alarms Fit)

#PersonalAlarm#ATHMList#HomeCare#KISAGuardian#AgedCare#SupportatHome#AssistiveTechnology
A woman in her late 30s sits at a quiet cafe table with a laptop and printed NDIS paperwork spread in front of her, focused on reviewing the documents

26 Aug 2026

How to Write an NDIS AT Justification for a Safety and Communication Device

#NDISProvider#ReasonableAndNecessary#LowCostAT#DisabilityTech#NDISAssistiveTechnology#AssistiveTechnology#ElderlyAlarm#NDIS#KISACompanion
An older woman sitting in a bright living room, looking at a large day clock on a shelf showing the day, date and time clearly

12 Aug 2026

Dementia Clocks in Australia: A Buyer's Guide for Carers

#ElderlyTech#DayClock#DementiaClock#DementiaSupport#DementiaCare#AgedCare#SupportatHome
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4 Aug 2026

Keeping a Parent with Dementia Safe at Home: A Practical Toolkit for Carers

#SupportatHome#FallDetection#KISAGuardian#ElderlyAustralia#DementiaCare#HomeSafety#AgingInPlace
An occupational therapist seated at a table with an elderly female client, reviewing a device recommendation document in a bright home setting

15 Jul 2026

The AT-HM Scheme Explained for OTs: Getting Safety Devices Funded Under Support at Home

#OccupationalTherapy#ATHMScheme#AgedCareOT#HomeCare#PersonalAlarm#SupportatHome#AssistiveTechnology#KISAGuardian
An elderly woman walking alone along a quiet suburban footpath, seen from behind at a distance, afternoon light

29 May 2026

What to Do When a Parent with Dementia Starts Wandering

#FallDetection#ElderlyAustralia#DementiaCare#CarerGuide#GPSTracker#DementiaWandering#DementiaSupport
An elderly woman with silver hair in a burgundy jacket walking along a leafy suburban path with her adult daughter, both smiling in afternoon sunlight

25 May 2026

GPS Trackers for People with Dementia: A Practical Guide for Australian Families

#NDIS#DementiaWandering#GPSTracker#DementiaCare#ElderlyAustralia#KISAGuardian#FallDetection#SupportatHome
Elderly Australian woman sitting at a sunny kitchen table with a cup of tea, looking calm and relaxed at home

19 May 2026

How Much Does a Personal Alarm Cost in Australia? A Transparent Breakdown

#PersonalAlarmCost#AgedCare#FallDetection#PersonalAlarm#NDIS#PersonalAlarmAustralia
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12 May 2026

The Best Phone for Someone with Dementia: What Carers Need to Know

#ElderlyPhone#SeniorPhone#MobilePhoneForElderly#DementiaPhone#PhoneForDementia#DementiaCare#CarerGuide#DementiaAustralia
Young man with Down syndrome sitting at a dining table with a support worker across from him, both relaxed in conversation, warm afternoon light

7 May 2026

How to Use Your NDIS Plan to Fund a Safety and Communication Device

#NDIS#NDISFunding#LowCostAT#NDISProvider#DisabilityTech#KISACompanion#NDISAssistiveTechnology#AssistiveTechnology
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28 Apr 2026

Medical Alert Pendant vs Purpose-Built Safety Device: Which Gives You Better Protection?

#PersonalAlarm#MedicalAlert#FallDetection#AgedCare#ElderlyAustralia