by Amanda Cassar | May 12, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Moving into residential aged care can be an emotionally charged time and there are many challenges in arranging and negotiating entry to an aged care facility. We’re here to help you navigate the change. Some of the questions we have the answers to are: What...
by Amanda Cassar | May 11, 2017 | Centrelink, News
The announcements in this update are proposals unless stated otherwise. These proposals need to successfully pass through Parliament before becoming law and may be subject to change during this process. Over 65s will be able to make a non-concessional contribution of...
by Amanda Cassar | Mar 17, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Although it seems that there’s a lot to navigate when it comes to figuring out Aged Care, it’s easily broken down into three main areas. Strategy – this makes up about half of your solution Placement – around a quarter of your decision process...
by Amanda Cassar | Feb 9, 2017 | Centrelink, News
The Grattan Institute says seniors are contributing less to the economy but taking a lot more out, which has to change. Two main targets The government is studying recommendations that would cut into the age-based tax breaks for some seniors. The suggestions come from...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 23, 2017 | Centrelink, News
With many changes coming into effect this year – and more reforms being suggested – now is a great time to get your finances organised so you’re prepared. Changes to the Age Pension Changes to the Age Pension assets test kicked in at the beginning of this month. The...
