Sydney Beyond the NDIS: icare NSW, Government Tender Opportunities & Support at Home Aged Care Reforms 2026

Beyond the NDIS: icare NSW, Government Tender Opportunities & Support at Home Aged Care Reforms 2026 Australia's disability, injury insurance, community services and aged care sectors are undergoing significant changes, creating new opportunities for service providers to diversify beyond traditional NDIS-funded arrangements. While the NDIS remains a major funding mechanism for disability support, a broader landscape of government-funded services exists across accident and lifetime injury insurance, education, specialist disability support, community services and in-home aged care. These programs operate under different funding, procurement, registration and regulatory frameworks, presenting both opportunities and challenges for providers seeking to expand their service delivery capabilities. In New South Wales, icare NSW's Lifetime Care and Workers Care schemes provide access to funded treatment, rehabilitation and long-term care for people with severe injuries. Alongside these arrangements, NSW Government procurement and prequalification schemes offer opportunities across case management, allied health, behaviour support, specialised school transport and other community-based services. At the Commonwealth level, the introduction of the Support at Home program and the continuing aged care reforms in 2026 are reshaping the delivery of government-funded in-home aged care. Changes to provider registration, service categories, quality standards and third-party service arrangements are particularly relevant to existing disability, allied health and community care organisations considering entry into the aged care sector. However, accessing these opportunities requires more than existing NDIS registration or service delivery experience. Providers must understand the specific eligibility criteria, professional qualifications, procurement processes, regulatory obligations and operational capabilities required under each government program. This Sydney information session brings these opportunities together in a practical, provider-focused discussion, examining identified icare NSW and NSW Government procurement opportunities, tender submission requirements, and the registration and service delivery pathways available under Support at Home. The session aims to strengthen industry awareness of government-funded care and service markets beyond the NDIS, helping organisations identify relevant opportunities, assess their readiness and make informed decisions about future service diversification. Exploring NSW Government Procurement, Provider Registration & Funded Service Opportunities Beyond the NDIS As Australia's disability, community care and aged care sectors continue to evolve, new opportunities are emerging for providers seeking to diversify beyond traditional NDIS-funded services. This practical information session will explore icare NSW provider opportunities, NSW Government tender and prequalification schemes, and the 2026 Support at Home aged care reforms, with a focus on eligibility, registration, tender submissions and pathways into government-funded service delivery. Attendees will gain an understanding of identified opportunities across Lifetime Care, Workers Care, specialist allied health, behaviour support, disability transport, cleaning and domestic services, and in-home aged care. The session will examine the following NSW Government procurement and provider arrangements: • icare NSW – Case Managers & Care Needs Assessors (SCM11991): Provider applications for case management and care needs assessment services supporting people with severe injuries through Lifetime Care and Workers Care. Advertised closing date: 2 November 2026. • NSW Department of Education – Specialist Allied Health & Behaviour Support (SCM5604): Opportunities for qualified allied health and behaviour support providers to deliver specialist services in NSW public schools. • NSW Department of Education – Cleaning Services, Hunter Central Coast (SCM9051): Prequalification opportunities for organisations delivering cleaning and related services. • NSW Department of Education – Assisted School Travel Program (SCM100001): Provider arrangements for specialised transport services supporting students with disability. Support at Home – Aged Care Reforms & Provider Registration 2026 The session will also examine the Commonwealth Support at Home program, including aged care provider registration, regulatory and compliance requirements, service categories, and opportunities for disability and community care organisations seeking to expand into government-funded in-home aged care. Particular attention will be given to registration pathways through the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, third-party service delivery arrangements, and opportunities across personal care, nursing, allied health, domestic assistance and community support. Understanding Tender Submissions & Provider Readiness Attendees will receive an overview of how to identify suitable government opportunities, assess eligibility, prepare supporting documentation, demonstrate organisational capability and navigate tender, prequalification and provider registration processes. The session is designed to provide practical insights into how existing disability, rehabilitation and community care organisations can assess opportunities to expand their services into other government-funded markets. Who should attend? This information session is particularly relevant to: • NDIS and SIL providers seeking to diversify into government-funded services beyond the NDIS. • Allied health and rehabilitation providers, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and exercise physiologists. • Behaviour support practitioners and specialist disability providers interested in NSW Department of Education opportunities. • Complex care, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury providers seeking to understand icare NSW service arrangements. • Case managers and care coordination professionals interested in Lifetime Care and Workers Care opportunities. • In-home care, domestic assistance and cleaning service providers exploring NSW Government contracts and aged care opportunities. • Disability transport and community access providers interested in specialised school transport arrangements. • Aged care and Support at Home providers seeking to understand registration, compliance and service delivery requirements. • Disability and community service business owners, executives, operations managers and business development professionals responsible for growth, tenders and service diversification. Why Attend? Government-funded service opportunities extend well beyond the NDIS. Understanding the different procurement frameworks, provider approval requirements and regulatory obligations is essential for organisations considering entry into new service markets. This session will help attendees identify relevant opportunities, understand application and registration requirements, and better prepare their organisations for government-funded service delivery. Please note: Tender and prequalification opportunities are subject to the relevant government agency's eligibility requirements, procurement status and application deadlines. Scheme availability and closing dates should be independently confirmed before applying. This is an independent industry information session and does not guarantee provider approval, cont