KISA News

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

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

#NDIS#PersonalAlarmCost#AgedCare#FallDetection#PersonalAlarmAustralia#PersonalAlarm
Middle-aged woman with dark hair sitting beside her elderly mother at a community centre activity table, offering warm reassurance

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

#NDISFunding#LowCostAT#NDISProvider#KISACompanion#NDISAssistiveTechnology#DisabilityTech#AssistiveTechnology#NDIS
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#MedicalAlert#FallDetection#AgedCare#ElderlyAustralia
An elderly man with silver hair seated at a small desk in a bright home study, facing a window with a garden view, with a calm and content expression

22 Apr 2026

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

#PersonalAlarm#PersonalAlarmMonitoring#EmergencyMonitoring#ElderlyAustralia#AgedCare#FallDetection#SupportatHome#NDIS
An elderly man with close-cropped grey hair, wearing a burgundy polo shirt, sitting comfortably in a wooden garden chair on a sunny front porch, looking relaxed and at ease

15 Apr 2026

Personal Alarm with Fall Detection: Do You Really Need Both?

#FallDetectionAustralia#KISAPersonalAlarm#ElderlyAustralia#FallDetection#PersonalAlarm#AgedCare
An older woman with short white hair sitting on the edge of a neatly made bed in a sunlit bedroom, looking calm and self-assured

14 Apr 2026

Why Every Older Australian Living Alone Should Have a Personal Alarm

#SupportatHome#SeniorSafety#PersonalAlarm#FallDetection#ElderlyAustralia#LivingAlone#EmergencyButton
An older man wearing dark sunglasses sitting quietly in a sunlit lounge room, his hand resting on the arm of a chair, conveying calm independence

13 Apr 2026

How to Choose a Phone for Someone with Low Vision or Blindness

#AssistiveTechnology#BlindPhone#LowVision#VisionImpaired#AccessiblePhone
An older woman with silver hair sitting in a sunlit sunroom, hands resting comfortably in her lap, a calm and content expression on her face

11 Apr 2026

Phones for People with Arthritis: What Features Actually Help

#AssistiveTechnology#MobilePhoneForElderly#ArthritisPhone#PhoneForArthritis#ArthritisAustralia