The average Australian has four super accounts. Many of us own accounts we don’t even know exist. Multiple accounts means multiple fees. The longer you wait they more fees you would pay. Your superannuation is your retirement savings, so it's very im [...]
The federal government’s new downsizer incentive started on 1st July, and experts are predicting more family homes will be placed on the real estate market as a result. The scheme allows homeowners over 65 years, to use the proceeds from the sale of [...]
A Guide for Parents Written by Amanda Menard, LPN Republished with permission acls.net When a parent is diagnosed with a terminal illness, this new situation will affect the entire family, including the children. In these cases one of the main concer [...]
Useful links for Carers: Please note that these links may be subject to change over time. Australian Government My Aged Care Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres Payments for Carers Child Disability Assistance Payment Age Pension Choosing betw [...]
Support Options Support Options Available Whilst taking on the role of being a full-time Carer for someone can be very rewarding, it can sometimes result in feelings of loneliness and isolation. It may be difficult for you to go outside the home to s [...]
The path that leads us to becoming a Carer is different for everyone. It may be that a family member or friend needs help urgently – for example if they’ve had an accident, stroke or sudden illness. Alternatively, they may have experienced a gradual [...]
Caring Role at Home Providing care for a person at home can mean assisting with a variety of day-to-day activities including, feeding, bathing and dressing, managing medications and arranging or providing transport. You may also have additional respo [...]
Support Options Available Whilst taking on the role of being a full-time Carer for someone can be very rewarding, it can sometimes result in feelings of loneliness and isolation. It may be difficult for you to go outside the home to socialise, and fa [...]
Carers’ Payments Carers may be eligible for payments designed to help them meet the costs of caring. There are also programs that provide support for the person in their care. Payments come from the government sector, and others from the non-governme [...]
Carers’ Legal Rights There are Federal, State and Territory laws and policies that provide legal protection for you and the person you provide care for. As an unpaid Carer, it is important to know your legal rights. The Australian Government has crea [...]
