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Two days before Christmas, the Federal Government announced the specialised teams who assess senior Australians for home care will be streamlined and privatised. These changes are proposed for 2021.
We wanted you to be the first to know that Future2 has just awarded $191,066 in new grants to 20 not-for-profit organisations.
Currently the law allows individuals to accumulate unused concessional contributions. The accrued amounts can be carried forward to enable them to be made in excess of the annual cap in future years.
An interesting conversation with aged care manager, Michael Giugni, focused on understanding how management approaches the cultural, spiritual and social needs of people living in the home.
This trend has triggered an increase in interest in ‘granny flat arrangements’. I spoke with lawyer, Jo Twible, Principal, KJB Law, and retirement village entry and exit specialist, about preparing for a win-win situation when entering into a ‘granny flat arrangement’.
The key point for long-term investors is that markets are volatile by nature. Stocks go up and down as information and expectations change. Sometimes, this happens very gradually. Other times it happens more suddenly
This guide aims to set you up to access entry-level subsidised care while waiting on the national queue to access a Home Care Package.
As we approach the end of another year many people will be looking forward to the festive season and the chance to slow down and catch up with family, particularly elderly parents. Busy lives and distant homes can make it easy to feel out of touch. Sadly, at this time of year adult children may also begin to notice changes in their ageing parents.
Home Care Packages can be an option if you need a coordinated approach to the delivery of your help at home. You’re expected to contribute to the cost of your care if you can afford it. Your contribution is made up of three types of fees explained in this article.
A granny Flat Right is a viable consideration for senior Australians when considering their accommodation options when they are either struggling to cope living independently due to health or financial reasons or simply want to be closer to their family.
The Coalition Government has been re-elected in the 2019 Federal Election, with a small majority of seats in the House of Representatives, after taking a policy of stability for superannuation to the election.
In Australia, the government heavily subsidises the cost of residential aged care. However, depending on your financial circumstances, you may still need to pay for care.
In this newsletter, we unpack how the government determines if a person is eligible for additional financial subsidies or not.