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The new accommodation limit in aged care — what it means for you
Big changes are coming to how much older Australians and their families may pay for aged care accommodation — and it’s important to understand what it could mean for you or your loved one.

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Rising home care costs: how to stay in control amid big changes
It’s important to remember that the ‘no worse off’ principle will apply to everyone whom, as of September 12, 2024, received a Home Care Package, was on the National Priority System...

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Do I have to sell my home to enter aged care?
One of the most common and emotionally charged questions people ask when transitioning to residential aged care is: ‘Do I have to sell my family home?’ The short answer is ‘no’ — but...

• Finance
The most expensive home care services revealed
Are you getting the most out of your Home Care Package? If your funds aren’t stretching as far as you’d hoped, it might be time to take a closer look at where the money’s going. In this article,...

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• · Finance
New super standards could save you hundreds of dollars a year
How could the upcoming strengthening of super standards save you money?

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• · End of Life
Invalid wills could remove aged care residents’ autonomy
Waiting to update your will and other legal documents could negatively affect you after moving into an aged care home

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• · Finance
Older Aussies lose over $8.5 million to scammers in one month
Tax returns must be completed by the end of the months and financial experts highlight why you shouldn’t delay your lodgement

• Advice
• · Finance
Super contribution changes could improve 370,000 aged care workers’ retirement outcomes
With the recent government announcement, aged care workers should still keep track of their super contributions

• Advice
• · Finance
New Aged Care Act: how your super could affect government support
Older Australians with unclaimed super should be aware of what the new Aged Care Act could mean for them

• Advice
• · Finance
Almost 95 percent of Aussie adults are worried about aged care costs — can you afford it?
Planning during retirement could help ensure you can afford aged care if you need it

• Finance
Why the 2024 – ‘25 Federal Budget has concerned advocates of older people
How will older Australians benefit from funding allocations announced in this year’s Federal Budget?

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What older Aussies want from the 2024–’25 Federal Budget
Organisations supporting older Australians have voiced concerns and recommendations for the upcoming Federal Budget

• Finance
What is money being spent on in Australia’s aged care sector?
Have you tried out the ‘Dollars to Care’ tool yet?

• Finance
• · Government
PM shares tax cuts for ‘an aged care worker or a cleaner earning $50,000’
The majority of taxpayers are set to receive $804 dollars in added relief as of July 1, 2024.

• Finance
The ‘super’ solution to a perfect retirement plan
What do you think about the move to payday super?