Missing diabetes medications
Published 12 December 2022
Many people have been struggling to find their usual diabetes medication recently. Here's what can you do to stay healthy in the meantime.
Big changes for Buy Now, Pay Later
Published 9 December 2022
With the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later it's easier to get credit than ever before. But what's in place to make sure you aren't being taken advantage of?
Who can get antiviral treatments for COVID-19 when?
Published 7 December 2022
COVID-19 isn't going away anytime soon and it will continue to kill, particularly older people. Here's what to make sure you do everything possible to not fall victim to the dreaded COVID.
It’s here: a New Michelin Guide to Nursing Homes!
Published 5 December 2022
The current ratings system for nursing home performance is only two years old, but a new Michelin Guide to nursing homes has already replaced it. And it's better than the old one.
Australia behind the eight ball in cancer detection
Published 2 December 2022
Advances in cancer detection methodology are not being fully used in Australia, which because of its size and far-flung communities really needs to embrace these advances, says the University of New South Wales.
Fresh input on your pensions and payments
Published 30 November 2022
A new Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel has just been announced. What does this mean for your payments moving forward?
Will you still be able to get home care from 1 July 2024?
Published 28 November 2022
It's official. The new home care system will mean the end of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) on which two-thirds of the 1.5 million people receiving aged care in Australia rely. CHSP providers will leave the industry in droves, to be replaced by . [more]
COVID rampages on but nobody cares anymore!
Published 25 November 2022
Denial is a wonderful way of feeling good about something bad, and perhaps that's why Australia seems to be pretending COVID-19 is no longer a threat or even an issue. The facts tell a different story.
Are bonds term deposits on steroids?
Published 23 November 2022
Understanding the best ways to invest your money can be hard but don't turn back to your regular term deposit until you've read this.
Can pharmacists fix the GP shortage?
Published 21 November 2022
The NSW Government has announced a new trial expanding the responsibilities of pharmacists to help you get quicker access to healthcare but beware, there may be more risks than it seems at first glance.
Do your super and affordable housing mix?
Published 18 November 2022
There's been lots of talk about recruiting superannuation funds to help tackle the housing crisis but is it really realistic? How will investing in social and affordable housing affect your savings in super?
Dementia: a carer’s advice
Published 16 November 2022
Following an article on dementia in CPSA News, William Griffiths wrote to CPSA to share his experiences caring for his wife. Here is what he wrote.
Cholesterol, cancer: research finds potential super protein
Published 14 November 2022
It's usually a long time between exciting medical research findings and the practical application of those findings, but a protein called ERG28 looks promising.
Superannuation’s midlife crisis: big rule changes are coming!
Published 11 November 2022
Superannuation turned thirty recently, which means it's gone through about half a cycle of a single working-life-plus-retirement, and there are some pressing problems.
The biggest dental deserts
Published 9 November 2022
Ever tried to get a public dental appointment and wondered why it was so difficult? You may be living in a dental desert without even realising it.
Are you missing out on free money?
Published 7 November 2022
With energy bills continuing to rise, any help you can get is more than welcome. Meanwhile over a quarter of Australians entitled to concessions aren't claiming them! Make sure you aren't missing out.
CPI delivers real increases to the pension
Published 4 November 2022
Big increases in the cost of goods and services pensioners generally don't use can push up the CPI but not the pensioner living cost index.
Why one million new homes don’t matter
Published 2 November 2022
Making housing affordable? Building one million homes? The new National Housing Accord makes lots of big claims but what good will it actually do?
Whose standard is the standard in a standard drink?
Published 31 October 2022
Have you ever wondered which school of thought gets the say how big or small a standard alcoholic drink is? It varies from country to country for reasons unclear.
How much will the pension be in March 2023 and in four years’ time?
Published 28 October 2022
Budgets are about reading the future or, if you prefer, soggy tea leaves. So, CPSA cranked up its trusty old calculator and did the forward estimates on the pension.
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