KISA News

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3 Oct 2026

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

#SupportatHome#PersonalAlarm#AgedCare#KISAGuardian#HomeCare#ATHMList#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

#ElderlyAlarm#ReasonableAndNecessary#LowCostAT#NDISProvider#DisabilityTech#KISACompanion#NDISAssistiveTechnology#NDIS#AssistiveTechnology
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12 Aug 2026

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

#DementiaClock#ElderlyTech#DayClock#DementiaSupport#SupportatHome#AgedCare#DementiaCare
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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

#AssistiveTechnology#OccupationalTherapy#ATHMScheme#AgedCareOT#HomeCare#KISAGuardian#PersonalAlarm#SupportatHome
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

#GPSTracker#DementiaWandering#DementiaSupport#DementiaCare#ElderlyAustralia#FallDetection#CarerGuide
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

#DementiaWandering#GPSTracker#DementiaCare#ElderlyAustralia#KISAGuardian#FallDetection#SupportatHome#NDIS
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19 May 2026

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

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

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

#DementiaCare#DementiaAustralia#CarerGuide#PhoneForDementia#MobilePhoneForElderly#SeniorPhone#ElderlyPhone#DementiaPhone
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

#AssistiveTechnology#NDIS#NDISAssistiveTechnology#KISACompanion#DisabilityTech#NDISProvider#LowCostAT#NDISFunding
Two adult children and their elderly mother sharing a warm conversation over tea at a kitchen table

28 Apr 2026

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

#PersonalAlarm#ElderlyAustralia#AgedCare#FallDetection#MedicalAlert
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22 Apr 2026

What is 24/7 Monitoring? How Emergency Response Services Work in Australia

#NDIS#SupportatHome#PersonalAlarm#FallDetection#AgedCare#ElderlyAustralia#EmergencyMonitoring#PersonalAlarmMonitoring