2024-25 Federal Budget Recap
In his 2024 Federal Budget speech, treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced that ‘The number one priority of this government and this Budget is helping Australians with the cost of living’. But
May 16, 2024
Centrelink
Aged care Part 3: fees and funding
Aged care Part 3: fees and funding Aged care can be a tricky area to navigate, and requires careful thought. To help you or your loved one obtain the best
May 9, 2023
CSHC income thresholds increase effective 4 Nov 2022
Legislation* increasing the income limits for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) has passed and received Royal Assent, which means the new income limits will be effective from 4 November
November 4, 2022
Federal Election 2022 – what could this mean for you?
A number of changes were proposed by the Government during the election campaign, and support was also announced for a number of proposals made by the previous Government. So where
May 26, 2022
Understanding home downsizing and super contributions
The Federal Government announced in the May Budget that it is widening the scope of the scheme allowing eligible Australians to sell their home and put extra money into their
June 24, 2021
Could you now be entitled to a LOW-INCOME HEALTH CARE CARD?
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
August 28, 2020
JobKeeper payment Update
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
July 31, 2020
5 tips to survive a decline in income
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
June 4, 2020
What to consider when withdrawing your super early
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
May 21, 2020
Are you eligible for a Centrelink concession card?
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
April 16, 2020
Coronavirus update – JobKeeper payment Q&A, access to super update and JobSeeker allowance changes.
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
April 1, 2020
Will I have enough savings to retire on?
Growing older comes with a lot of changes, but that shouldn’t apply to your steady income. Here’s what you need to know to keep your retirement on track. You’ve worked
August 10, 2019