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Brisbane Times

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

$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...

yesterday 3

WA Today

Rachel Lane

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

$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...

yesterday 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

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

$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...

yesterday 8

The Age

Rachel Lane

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

$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...

yesterday 8

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

The five major changes coming to aged care this year

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

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

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

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Inconsistent and outdated: We must revamp rent assistance, not just raise it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 7

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 4

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 3

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 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

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 3

The Age

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 2

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year

If you are currently considering moving to an aged care home for yourself or a loved one, moving sooner rather than later could save you $200,000....

30.10.2024 3

WA Today

Rachel Lane

How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year

If you are currently considering moving to an aged care home for yourself or a loved one, moving sooner rather than later could save you $200,000....

30.10.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year

If you are currently considering moving to an aged care home for yourself or a loved one, moving sooner rather than later could save you $200,000....

30.10.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year

If you are currently considering moving to an aged care home for yourself or a loved one, moving sooner rather than later could save you $200,000....

29.10.2024 2

The Age

Rachel Lane

A cheaper retirement option? What to know about serviced apartments

In many retirement villages, you will find two types of accommodation, one for people living independently (often called independent living units...

22.10.2024 2

WA Today

Rachel Lane

A cheaper retirement option? What to know about serviced apartments

In many retirement villages, you will find two types of accommodation, one for people living independently (often called independent living units...

22.10.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

A cheaper retirement option? What to know about serviced apartments

In many retirement villages, you will find two types of accommodation, one for people living independently (often called independent living units...

22.10.2024 3

The Age

Rachel Lane

A cheaper retirement option? What to know about serviced apartments

In many retirement villages, you will find two types of accommodation, one for people living independently (often called independent living units...

22.10.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

How the aged care reforms will make our housing crisis worse

It defies all logic that while creating policies to ease the housing crisis, the government is instead managing to make it worse, but that is...

08.10.2024 3

WA Today

Rachel Lane

How the aged care reforms will make our housing crisis worse

It defies all logic that while creating policies to ease the housing crisis, the government is instead managing to make it worse, but that is...

08.10.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

How the aged care reforms will make our housing crisis worse

It defies all logic that while creating policies to ease the housing crisis, the government is instead managing to make it worse, but that is...

08.10.2024 4

The Age

Rachel Lane

How the aged care reforms will make our housing crisis worse

It defies all logic that while creating policies to ease the housing crisis, the government is instead managing to make it worse, but that is...

08.10.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

New aged care rules will leave most of us worse off as costs rise

Following the biggest reforms in 30 years, aged care – and who pays for it – will be redefined in “once in a generation” changes to take...

18.09.2024 4

WA Today

Rachel Lane

New aged care rules will leave most of us worse off as costs rise

Following the biggest reforms in 30 years, aged care – and who pays for it – will be redefined in “once in a generation” changes to take...

18.09.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

New aged care rules will leave most of us worse off as costs rise

Following the biggest reforms in 30 years, aged care – and who pays for it – will be redefined in “once in a generation” changes to take...

18.09.2024 20

The Age

Rachel Lane

New aged care rules will leave most of us worse off as costs rise

Following the biggest reforms in 30 years, aged care – and who pays for it – will be redefined in “once in a generation” changes to take...

18.09.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

The tough conversations you need to have before living in a granny flat

When most people hear the words “granny flat” they think of a small self-contained dwelling in a backyard. While that is the real estate...

27.08.2024 3

WA Today

Rachel Lane

The tough conversations you need to have before living in a granny flat

When most people hear the words “granny flat” they think of a small self-contained dwelling in a backyard. While that is the real estate...

27.08.2024 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

The tough conversations you need to have before living in a granny flat

When most people hear the words “granny flat” they think of a small self-contained dwelling in a backyard. While that is the real estate...

27.08.2024 3

The Age

Rachel Lane

The tough conversations you need to have before living in a granny flat

When most people hear the words “granny flat” they think of a small self-contained dwelling in a backyard. While that is the real estate...

27.08.2024 30

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Why it's crucial to have tough granny flat conversations

Granny flats are being seen as a quick and affordable way to help the housing crisis, with many state governments easing planning restrictions to...

13.08.2024 3

The Examiner

Rachel Lane

Why it's crucial to have tough granny flat conversations

Granny flats are being seen as a quick and affordable way to help the housing crisis, with many state governments easing planning restrictions to...

13.08.2024 2

Canberra Times

Rachel Lane