Providers flood new National Aged Care Advisory Council
Published 1 December 2021
Aged care providers are once again swamping consultations, workshops and now the new National Aged Care Advisory Council, recommended by the Aged Care Royal Commission, with their representatives as if they hadn't been caught out big time by the Royal Commission and might want to pipe down a little for a while. [more]
Is pension indexation based on wages still alive?
Published 24 November 2021
The pension gets indexed every six months, that much is certain. But how is less certain. There are three ways it can be done, two ways based on inflation and one on wages. The indexation mechanism using wages hasn't been used for over a decade. [more]
How much will home care cost you?
Published 24 November 2021
There are two types of home care, and the way people are supposed to pay personal contributions tends to be not very clear.
Power of attorney changes on the way
Published 24 November 2021
The latest meeting of Attorneys-General suggests that some of the current flaws of Powers of Attorney instruments may finally be addressed.
Cashless Welfare Minister responds to CPSA
Published 17 November 2021
CPSA has persistently requested the federal Social Services Minister to clarify how she could claim the Cashless Welfare Card would not be rolled out to Age Pensioners while Age Pensioners were already on the Card. Finally, the Minister has responded. [more]
Why one home care program works and the other home care program doesn’t
Published 17 November 2021
It makes sense to have a single home care system instead of two, but it doesn't make sense to merge the good one into the bad one. This is the Government's plan though.
Have a glimpse at hell on earth: NSW public housing
Published 17 November 2021
A public housing tenant approached CPSA with a horrifying first hand account of what it can be like living in NSW public housing.
Do you support a review of the pension?
Published 10 November 2021
You don't hear much in the media these days about how hard it is to survive on just the pension, but this doesn't mean it has become easy.
If you think enduring powers of attorney are simple, you should read this
Published 10 November 2021
Powers of attorney are often mentioned as a simple device allowing families to deal with mental incapacity of mainly older family members, but when things go wrong they go really wrong.
Have you been stapled to your super fund?
Published 10 November 2021
It sounds painful, but it's a case of no-pain-no-gain. Being stapled to a super fund if super bores you or scares you is a good thing, but it's wise to check if you're getting stapled to a decent fund.
We need Common Sense Directed Care!
Published 3 November 2021
Consumer Directed Care is based on a beautiful theory but comes at the cost of long waiting lists and provider snouts in the admin fee trough. Applying common sense would be really refreshing. (pve)
Super funds told to get their snouts out of the trough
Published 3 November 2021
It's great to get free tickets to the footy, but does that justify super funds sponsoring footy stadiums and clubs? APRA doesn't think so. Finally.
Will term deposit rates going up be good for you?
Published 27 October 2021
The inflation rate over twelve months to 30 September 2021 is 3 per cent. That's down from the previous quarter but the fact remains: inflation is up and if it stays up term deposit rates will go up as well. But will inflation stay up and will term deposit rates actually outstrip inflation if inflation does stay up? Questions economists can't answer. [more]
The plan to build one million affordable homes!
Published 27 October 2021
The Australian Greens have proposed the creation of a ‘Federal Housing Trust’ that will construct one million homes through three types of targeted housing.
Could you be in a cheaper super fund?
Published 27 October 2021
Superannuation funds have been getting away with skimming the take from compulsory employer contributions for decades, but pressure is finally being applied to start protecting consumers/workers a little bit. [more]
Primary and community healthcare standards: unnecessary red tape?
Published 20 October 2021
The federal Government claims new optional healthcare standards will make the Australian health sector even better but it's just seems these standards legitimise alternative medicine practices and clinics, which would have trouble meeting mandatory health standards fair-dinkum health practitioners are held to. [more]
Cute passwords are dangerous: how to make them safe
Published 20 October 2021
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common. If you have a simple or cute password you may be placing yourself in harm's way. Here are some simple tips to protect your devices and yourself.
Used cars: Safety and emissions top priority
Published 20 October 2021
The safer your car is the more likely you'll survive an accident. The cleaner your car's exhaust is, the more likely the planet will survive. With mounting international pressure for Australia to adopt a net zero emissions target by 2050, vehicle emissions may be an important factor to consider when purchasing a car. [more]
How to prove your COVID-19 vaccination status
Published 13 October 2021
Lockdown restrictions have eased in NSW for people in NSW who have had two doses of a vaccination. Find out the different ways in which you can prove your vaccination status or your medical exemption status.
Aged care staffing crisis is not taken seriously
Published 13 October 2021
The Australian Government's most recent incentive plan to increase nursing home staff seems to be so onerous that widespread take-up by registered nurses seems unlikely.
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