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Brisbane Times

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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.

yesterday 9

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.

yesterday 4

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.

yesterday 9

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.

yesterday 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 4

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

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 8

The Age

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

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Inconsistent and outdated: We must revamp rent assistance, not just raise it

Policymakers must consider broader reform to ensure that all retirees – regardless of their housing choice – have access to the support they need.

18.02.2025 5

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Inconsistent and outdated: We must revamp rent assistance, not just raise it

Policymakers must consider broader reform to ensure that all retirees – regardless of their housing choice – have access to the support they need.

18.02.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Inconsistent and outdated: We must revamp rent assistance, not just raise it

Policymakers must consider broader reform to ensure that all retirees – regardless of their housing choice – have access to the support they need.

18.02.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Inconsistent and outdated: We must revamp rent assistance, not just raise it

Policymakers must consider broader reform to ensure that all retirees – regardless of their housing choice – have access to the support they need.

18.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

How to holiday with a loved one who needs care

Respite care can provide an option for family members to take a break while their loved one receives care. But what about if you want to travel...

28.01.2025 9

WA Today

Rachel Lane

How to holiday with a loved one who needs care

Respite care can provide an option for family members to take a break while their loved one receives care. But what about if you want to travel...

28.01.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

How to holiday with a loved one who needs care

Respite care can provide an option for family members to take a break while their loved one receives care. But what about if you want to travel...

28.01.2025 9

The Age

Rachel Lane

How to holiday with a loved one who needs care

Respite care can provide an option for family members to take a break while their loved one receives care. But what about if you want to travel...

28.01.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

This new retirement option could bring country living to the inner city

Land lease communities have become an increasingly popular option for retirees over the last 20 years, and now they’re getting even better.

14.01.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

This new retirement option could bring country living to the inner city

14.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

This new retirement option could bring country living to the inner city

14.01.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

This new retirement option could bring country living to the inner city

Land lease communities have become an increasingly popular option for retirees over the last 20 years, and now they’re getting even better.

14.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Most of us are anxious about aged care. Here’s how to change that

A recent survey by AMP asked Australians aged 65 and over their thoughts about aged care. Not surprisingly, most feel unprepared and had widespread...

03.12.2024 5

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Most of us are anxious about aged care. Here’s how to change that

A recent survey by AMP asked Australians aged 65 and over their thoughts about aged care. Not surprisingly, most feel unprepared and had widespread...

03.12.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Most of us are anxious about aged care. Here’s how to change that

A recent survey by AMP asked Australians aged 65 and over their thoughts about aged care. Not surprisingly, most feel unprepared and had widespread...

03.12.2024 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Most of us are anxious about aged care. Here’s how to change that

A recent survey by AMP asked Australians aged 65 and over their thoughts about aged care. Not surprisingly, most feel unprepared and had widespread...

03.12.2024 5

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Thinking of gifting the grandkids some money? Check this first

It’s that time of year when people start thinking about gifting. We are not talking about socks, perfume or movie tickets, we’re talking about...

19.11.2024 4

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Thinking of gifting the grandkids some money? Check this first

It’s that time of year when people start thinking about gifting. We are not talking about socks, perfume or movie tickets, we’re talking about...

19.11.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane