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Brisbane Times

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Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Many older Australians will be shocked by just how much they’re expected to pay for their aged care under the government’s new scheme.

30.09.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Many older Australians will be shocked by just how much they’re expected to pay for their aged care under the government’s new scheme.

30.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Many older Australians will be shocked by just how much they’re expected to pay for their aged care under the government’s new scheme.

30.09.2025 7

The Age

Rachel Lane

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Unless this one thing changes, many won’t be able to afford aged care

Many older Australians will be shocked by just how much they’re expected to pay for their aged care under the government’s new scheme.

30.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Why this new policy could mean you miss out on aged care

For older Australians with limited means, the danger is clear: access to aged care could shift from being based on need to being based on money.

17.09.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Why this new policy could mean you miss out on aged care

For older Australians with limited means, the danger is clear: access to aged care could shift from being based on need to being based on money.

17.09.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Why this new policy could mean you miss out on aged care

For older Australians with limited means, the danger is clear: access to aged care could shift from being based on need to being based on money.

17.09.2025 8

The Age

Rachel Lane

Why this new policy could mean you miss out on aged care

For older Australians with limited means, the danger is clear: access to aged care could shift from being based on need to being based on money.

17.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Aged care beware: New pension rates could cost residents thousands

It’s easy to think the change to deeming rates on September 20 will only affect pensioners, but self-funded retirees will also be on the hook.

03.09.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Aged care beware: New pension rates could cost residents thousands

It’s easy to think the change to deeming rates on September 20 will only affect pensioners, but self-funded retirees will also be on the hook.

03.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Aged care beware: New pension rates could cost residents thousands

It’s easy to think the change to deeming rates on September 20 will only affect pensioners, but self-funded retirees will also be on the hook.

03.09.2025 20

The Age

Rachel Lane

Aged care beware: New pension rates could cost residents thousands

It’s easy to think the change to deeming rates on September 20 will only affect pensioners, but self-funded retirees will also be on the hook.

03.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

This fee victory for residents may not be all upside

Exit fees charged by land lease company Lifestyle Communities were found to be unlawful. But there are still risks for residents.

05.08.2025 9

WA Today

Rachel Lane

This fee victory for residents may not be all upside

Exit fees charged by land lease company Lifestyle Communities were found to be unlawful. But there are still risks for residents.

05.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

This fee victory for residents may not be all upside

Exit fees charged by land lease company Lifestyle Communities were found to be unlawful. But there are still risks for residents.

05.08.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

This fee victory for residents may not be all upside

Exit fees charged by land lease company Lifestyle Communities were found to be unlawful. But there are still risks for residents.

05.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Getting aged care advice? Ask these five questions first

When it comes to aged care, the decisions you make can have significant financial and emotional consequences.

23.07.2025 6

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Getting aged care advice? Ask these five questions first

When it comes to aged care, the decisions you make can have significant financial and emotional consequences.

23.07.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Getting aged care advice? Ask these five questions first

When it comes to aged care, the decisions you make can have significant financial and emotional consequences.

23.07.2025 7

The Age

Rachel Lane

Getting aged care advice? Ask these five questions first

When it comes to aged care, the decisions you make can have significant financial and emotional consequences.

23.07.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

How moving into aged care could boost your pension

How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally.

02.07.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

How moving into aged care could boost your pension

How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally.

02.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

How moving into aged care could boost your pension

How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally.

02.07.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

How moving into aged care could boost your pension

How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally.

02.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

18.06.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

18.06.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

18.06.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

18.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

03.06.2025 8

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

03.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

03.06.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

03.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocket

Australians in or facing retirement are in for a nasty surprise when it comes to the new cost of aged care being rolled out from July 1.

21.05.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocket

Australians in or facing retirement are in for a nasty surprise when it comes to the new cost of aged care being rolled out from July 1.

21.05.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocket

Australians in or facing retirement are in for a nasty surprise when it comes to the new cost of aged care being rolled out from July 1.

21.05.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocket

Australians in or facing retirement are in for a nasty surprise when it comes to the new cost of aged care being rolled out from July 1.

21.05.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

800% increase: Aged care residents could be in for a nasty surprise

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

06.05.2025 7

WA Today

Rachel Lane

800% increase: Aged care residents could be in for a nasty surprise

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

06.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

800% increase: Aged care residents could be in for a nasty surprise

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

06.05.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

800% increase: Aged care residents could be in for a nasty surprise

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

06.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

What’s the difference between retirement villages and aged care?

While both can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end, and knowing which is which can help inform your...

15.04.2025 8

WA Today

Rachel Lane

What’s the difference between retirement villages and aged care?

While both can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end, and knowing which is which can help inform your...

15.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

What’s the difference between retirement villages and aged care?

While both can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end, and knowing which is which can help inform your...

15.04.2025 5

The Age

Rachel Lane

What’s the difference between retirement villages and aged care?

While both can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end, and knowing which is which can help inform your...

15.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

$15 per food delivery? These new aged care prices are outrageous

The government has released new indicative prices of home care offerings, and they’ve got me wondering how much care and support will people...

01.04.2025 4

WA Today

Rachel Lane

$15 per food delivery? These new aged care prices are outrageous

The government has released new indicative prices of home care offerings, and they’ve got me wondering how much care and support will people...

01.04.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

$15 per food delivery? These new aged care prices are outrageous

The government has released new indicative prices of home care offerings, and they’ve got me wondering how much care and support will people...

01.04.2025 8

The Age

Rachel Lane

$15 per food delivery? These new aged care prices are outrageous

The government has released new indicative prices of home care offerings, and they’ve got me wondering how much care and support will people...

01.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

The five major changes coming to aged care this year

Since 2014, aged care in Australia has undergone a radical transformation, and there’s more to come on July 1.

11.03.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

The five major changes coming to aged care this year

Since 2014, aged care in Australia has undergone a radical transformation, and there’s more to come on July 1.

11.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane