diff --git a/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/CHANGELOG.md b/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/CHANGELOG.md
index 6efa7852b286..a7e080516304 100644
--- a/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
 # Release History
 
+## 1.6.1 (Unreleased)
+
+### Features Added
+
+### Breaking Changes
+
+### Bugs Fixed
+
+### Other Changes
+
 ## 1.6.0 (2026-06-24)
 
 ### Features Added
@@ -140,4 +150,4 @@ Call Automation enables developers to build call workflows. Personalise customer
 [Overview]: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/communication-services/concepts/voice-video-calling/call-automation
 [Demo Video]: https://ignite.microsoft.com/sessions/14a36f87-d1a2-4882-92a7-70f2c16a306a
 [Incoming Call Concept]: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/communication-services/concepts/voice-video-calling/incoming-call-notification
-[Build a customer interaction workflow using Call Automation]: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/communication-services/quickstarts/voice-video-calling/callflows-for-customer-interactions
\ No newline at end of file
+[Build a customer interaction workflow using Call Automation]: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/communication-services/quickstarts/voice-video-calling/callflows-for-customer-interactions
diff --git a/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/azure/communication/callautomation/_version.py b/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/azure/communication/callautomation/_version.py
index afb4e6136dcd..7eec7b3a1cdf 100644
--- a/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/azure/communication/callautomation/_version.py
+++ b/sdk/communication/azure-communication-callautomation/azure/communication/callautomation/_version.py
@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@
 # license information.
 # --------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-VERSION = "1.6.0"
+VERSION = "1.6.1"
 
 SDK_MONIKER = f"communication-callautomation/{format(VERSION)}"