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The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained
What they are, how you can apply for and use them and what you'll pay - it's all in here!
Money Expert
Gareth Mahon
News
Government’s report card on aged care spending is in…
Government’s report card on aged care spending is in…
The Productivity Commission report shows how taxpayers' money was spent in 2019-2020.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Aged care
Aged care myth busted: You don’t HAVE to sell the family home to cover fees
Aged care myth busted: You don’t HAVE to sell the family home to cover fees
Expert Rodney Horin offers two fascinating examples that show how the difference between selling to cover aged care costs or putting your home to work as a rental can add up to thousands of dollars a year.
Money Expert
Rodney Horin
Aged care
PM announces 10K new home care packages in bid to cut ‘cruel’ waitlist
PM announces 10K new home care packages in bid to cut ‘cruel’ waitlist
"As a nation, we can and must do better."
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Aged care
Think tank says an extra $7B a year is needed to fix Aussie aged care
Think tank says an extra $7B a year is needed to fix Aussie aged care
An additional $1 billion rescue fund would help fix the worst nursing home providers, the Grattan Institute said.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Aged care
Later-life accommodation options: Retirement living and aged care explained
Later-life accommodation options: Retirement living and aged care explained
"Decisions often involve large sums of money. No one should be too hard on themselves because they don’t understand the options."
Money Expert
Rodney Horin
Aged care
‘F-word’ families: Why feuding adult children always end in failure
‘F-word’ families: Why feuding adult children always end in failure
When an elderly couple is determined to stay together, no matter what risk to their health and safety, emotions tend to run high.
Money Expert
Brian Herd
Politics
Shocking sexual assault figures as aged care royal commission wraps up
Shocking sexual assault figures as aged care royal commission wraps up
It has been revealed that at least one in five people receiving residential aged care have received substandard care.
Written by
Jessica Galley
Politics
Royal commission: Aged care sector ‘insufficiently prepared’ for Covid-19
Royal commission: Aged care sector ‘insufficiently prepared’ for Covid-19
Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck responded to the report and accepted all six recommendations made by the royal commission.
Written by
Jessica Galley
News
Liz Hayes breaks down over hospital blunder that led to elderly father’s death
Liz Hayes breaks down over hospital blunder that led to elderly father’s death
"He was always fearful something like that would happen."
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
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