Aug 28, 2020 | Centrelink
With recent changes to deeming rates and for some, a reduction in asset values or income levels, many people may now be eligible for the Low-Income Health Care Card. The Low Income Health Care Card (LIC) provides access to a range of concessions, including reduced...
Jul 31, 2020 | Centrelink, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning
22 July 2020 You, or someone you know, may have had a change in circumstances and may need support. We have put together some information to help you navigate these uncertain times and to answer some frequently asked questions. Note: The following outlines the...
Jun 4, 2020 | Centrelink, Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning
Since precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians have lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per cent of its jobs between 14 March and 18 April. If you’re one...
May 21, 2020 | Centrelink, Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Retirement, Superannuation
As the COVID-19 virus took a sledgehammer to the economy, the federal government rapidly introduced a range of initiatives to help individuals who lost income as a result of the measures taken to control the virus. One of those initiatives was to allow qualifying...
Apr 16, 2020 | Age Pension, Centrelink, Uncategorised
Retirees have access to a range of concession cards, and some can access more than one card at the same time. These cards offer a variety of concessions to the card holder. Benefits can include medicines being available at a lower cost under the Pharmaceutical...
Apr 1, 2020 | Centrelink, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Superannuation
On 30 March 2020, the Government announced some changes as part of the next stage of the stimulus package. These include: the introduction of the JobKeeper payment, and a change to the income assessment of partner’s income for JobSeeker allowance. At the time of the...
