Australia’s Aged Care and Disability sectors have historically operated on parallel tracks — serving different cohorts, governed by different regulations, and shaped by different funding models. But in recent years, these distinctions have blurred. Today, the similarities between these two sectors are not only striking but also increasingly consequential for service providers, workers, and policymakers…

Imagine that you were in your 30s and living in an aged care facility surrounded by people, perhaps three times your age, struggling with social connection, independence, and freedom that most of your friends and peer group enjoy. For over 1,000 young Australians with disabilities, this isn’t a hypothetical. It’s their reality! Despite a federal…