Tri-annual SMSF Audits
Published 28 July 2018
The last federal Budget contained a measure to change the frequency of Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) audits from annual to every three years. This would only be available to SMSFs with a clean record over the previous three years. [more]
Centrelink Automation Leaves Vulnerable Behind
Published 27 July 2018
A recent report confirms what we already know, that Centrelink's push for automation and self-service is leaving people behind.
EnableNSW and Home Care Packages
Published 26 July 2018
People over 65 who have a disability are excluded from EnableNSW, NSW's disability aids and equipment scheme.
Private Health Insurance is Unwell
Published 25 July 2018
If you are one of the lucky ones who can still afford private health insurance, you may have found that your policy didn't quite cover what you thought it covered.
HbA1c Everybody!
Published 25 July 2018
If you don't know what the HbA1c test is, read on!
Are Nursing Homes Disappearing?
Published 24 July 2018
Something curious is happening in residential aged care.In 2015, the total number of nursing home places was 192,370. The next year that number rose 1.7 per cent to 234,931, in 2017 it rose 2.5 per cent to 239,379.
Some Nursing Homes are Disappearing!
Published 24 July 2018
In January of this year, the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency closed down The Ritz nursing home in Leura (NSW). It failed 30 out of 44 criteria.
Unannounced Audits
Published 23 July 2018
One of the Government responses to the Oakden nursing home scandal was to make all aged care audits unannounced.
Aged Care Workforce Inquiry: Government Response
Published 21 July 2018
On 26 June, the Australian Government responded to the recommendations of the Senate inquiry Future of Australia's aged care sector workforce.
Pensioners Demand Electricity Price Overhaul
Published 11 July 2018
"CPSA welcomes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's report that describes the current situation of high electricity prices and bills as unacceptable and unsustainable", said policy officer, Bronagh Power.
Zip Up Your Pockets: Australian Specialists Can Charge Whatever They Want
Published 28 June 2018
Whilst private health insurance often cops the blame for ludicrous out-of-pocket-costs, there is another factor at play – doctors' fees.
The Pension Loans Scheme and Aged Care Fees
Published 27 June 2018
Did you know that if you use the Australian Government's Pension Loans Scheme to supplement your retirement income your aged care may cost more?
Cuts to the National Home Doctor Service
Published 26 June 2018
The Medicare funded after hours home doctor service is under threat.
Dementia in the Spotlight
Published 24 June 2018
A series of Australian projects are underway to combat the growing rates of dementia accompanying an ageing population.
Aged Care: It’s Time for a Royal Commission
Published 22 June 2018
It's time for a royal commission when nursing homes think reporting serious incidents of assaults, cruelty and neglect is too much effort.
NSW NDIS Funding
Published 21 June 2018
The NSW Premier and the Prime Minister have reached a funding agreement to ensure the full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in NSW.
My Health Record: How to Opt-Out
Published 20 June 2018
By December 2018 every Australian will have a My Health Record, unless they opt-out.
Pensioners Respond to the NSW Budget 2018-2019
Published 20 June 2018
"The NSW 2018-2019 budget hasn't committed enough funding to significantly improve access to housing, dental health services, palliative care and accessible transport in NSW", said CPSA Policy Officer Bronagh Power.
Pensioners Demand a Royal Commission into Aged Care
Published 12 June 2018
"CPSA welcomes the Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's comments that the Labor Party will consider a Royal Commission into aged care", said CPSA Policy Officer Bronagh Power.
Spot the difference: Retirement Village or Nursing Home?
Published 30 May 2018
The lines between retirement villages and nursing homes are blurring as retirement village operators are seizing the opportunity to become home care providers.
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