Sydney: icare NSW, Government Tender Opportunities & Aged Care in home supp

NDIS, SIL Providers are invited to attend this session dedicated to Exploring NSW Government Procurement, Provider Registration & more
About this Event

Session Overview & Synopsis

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.

Registration: $175 per person

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 12.00pm–1.00pm

Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney

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, contracts or referrals.