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What’s important to you as you get older?
July 11, 2022Aged Care
The daily grind of a job working for an over-bearing boss, or is it a family or financial problem, a traumatic life-event, or the fear of getting older can force us to sit down and really think about the meaning of life. Why are we here? What is our purpose? What do we want to...Read More
How to get the right My Aged Care Assessment
April 12, 2022Aged Care
How to start the aged care assessment process, understand the difference between the ACAT and RAS assessment service, know what is involved in the aged care assessment and the significance of this to getting the right level of aged care at home service. So often when talking to our clients, we hear busy adult children...Read More
Whether downsizing your home, relocating to a new city, modifying your existing property, or entering an independent or assisted living arrangement is on the cards, thinking ahead could create more certainty. When thinking about your retirement, financial and non-financial considerations will all play a part. Below we explore some of the things you may want...Read More
If you need help in your home, or can no longer live independently, the Australian Government provides a range of aged care services. These services are subsidised, but you need to contribute to the cost if you can afford to. Where to start The first thing to do is think about what you need. You...Read More
How much can home care cost
November 30, 2020Aged Care
Key points: If you have been allocated a Home Care Package, the Government will subsidy the cost of home care services for you The rates are usually adjusted in March and September with the age pension You cannot receive Government funding for any home care services that are provided by a private organisation No matter...Read More
Retirement Village Costs Overview
September 21, 2020Aged Care
Key points: Always check the different retirement village legislation in your State or Territory Stamp duty applies depending on what type of tenure you have on a unit or house in a retirement village There are quite a few fees associated with exiting a village, so make sure you understand all the costs involved before...Read More