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This week the government announced a new emergency leave provision for permanent residential care. Residents who choose to temporarily live with family for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis will continue to have the normal government subsidies paid on their behalf, and won’t be deemed to have used their social leave entitlements.
Whilst these are all admirable and proven ways to reduce CO2 emissions, switching your investment portfolio to sustainable funds is one of the more effective ways individuals can help to promote a more sustainable planet.
As announced by the Federal Government, Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service providers are now able to use unspent 2019 20 funding to purchase up to $1000 worth of personal monitoring technology for their vulnerable clients in need of this support during COVID-19.
Keep your finances organised from property and bank accounts to loan repayments, insurance, and estate planning, connect all aspects of your financial world in one place.
Following the recent National Cabinet meeting, the PM stated that “it is not acceptable, fair or compassionate for any residential aged care facilities to ban visits from carers and families.”
A number of measures have been announced to support Australians and the economy in response to the Coronavirus. We have put together some information to summarise the key measures and to assist you in understanding the help that could be available to you.
The Government is helping retirees to manage the impact of volatility in financial markets on their retirement savings by temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements.
The Australian Government has been announcing financial measures in the past week to promote continued support of small business, however, at this stage, they are announcements only and we are waiting for legislation to be passed through parliament to find out exactly how our clients may be able to access these stimulus packages.
The world is watching with concern the spread of the new COVID-19 coronavirus. The uncertainty is being felt around the globe, and it is unsettling on a personal level as well as from the perspective of how markets respond.
While it is daunting to think about physical and cognitive decline in the later part of retirement, it is important to plan for this time, especially if you want to make your own choices and maintain independence for as long as possible.
Getting the balance right between a safe spending rate and having enough income to enjoy retirement takes some careful retirement planning. Investing for a reasonable return is one approach to helping your savings go the distance.
A new online form is available on the My Aged Care website that allows consumers or someone acting on their behalf to: register with My Aged Care and apply for their first assessment online.