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The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

What may first appear as a small technical issue is actually costing some aged care residents thousands of dollars.

17.03.2026 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

What may first appear as a small technical issue is actually costing some aged care residents thousands of dollars.

17.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

What may first appear as a small technical issue is actually costing some aged care residents thousands of dollars.

17.03.2026 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

The expensive new problem facing aged care residents

What may first appear as a small technical issue is actually costing some aged care residents thousands of dollars.

17.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

For many retirees, this 37-page aged care ‘test’ is a waste of time

The means assessment test for aged care is not compulsory, and for some, you’d be better off not filling it in at all.

04.03.2026 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

For many retirees, this 37-page aged care ‘test’ is a waste of time

The means assessment test for aged care is not compulsory, and for some, you’d be better off not filling it in at all.

03.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

For many retirees, this 37-page aged care ‘test’ is a waste of time

The means assessment test for aged care is not compulsory, and for some, you’d be better off not filling it in at all.

03.03.2026 20

The Age

Rachel Lane

For many retirees, this 37-page aged care ‘test’ is a waste of time

The means assessment test for aged care is not compulsory, and for some, you’d be better off not filling it in at all.

03.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Why Labor’s shiny new aged care scheme is a $10b rip-off

Aged care has become a masterclass in overpromising and underdelivering – while quietly saving the federal budget billions of dollars.

17.02.2026 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Why Labor’s shiny new aged care scheme is a $10b rip-off

Aged care has become a masterclass in overpromising and underdelivering – while quietly saving the federal budget billions of dollars.

17.02.2026 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Why Labor’s shiny new aged care scheme is a $10b rip-off

Aged care has become a masterclass in overpromising and underdelivering – while quietly saving the federal budget billions of dollars.

17.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Why Labor’s shiny new aged care scheme is a $10b rip-off

Aged care has become a masterclass in overpromising and underdelivering – while quietly saving the federal budget billions of dollars.

17.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Like a fancy pack of Tim Tams, aged care now gives less for more

Shrinkflation has started to hit most products on our supermarket shelves. And now it’s coming for our aged care.

03.02.2026 8

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Like a fancy pack of Tim Tams, aged care now gives less for more

Shrinkflation has started to hit most products on our supermarket shelves. And now it’s coming for our aged care.

03.02.2026 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Like a fancy pack of Tim Tams, aged care now gives less for more

Shrinkflation has started to hit most products on our supermarket shelves. And now it’s coming for our aged care.

03.02.2026 5

The Age

Rachel Lane

Like a fancy pack of Tim Tams, aged care now gives less for more

Shrinkflation has started to hit most products on our supermarket shelves. And now it’s coming for our aged care.

03.02.2026 8

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Why your aged care could cost more than a Ferrari

While we baulk at the price of a luxury car, for many Australians, the most expensive purchase they will ever make isn’t a Ferrari – it’s aged care.

20.01.2026 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Why your aged care could cost more than a Ferrari

While we baulk at the price of a luxury car, for many Australians, the most expensive purchase they will ever make isn’t a Ferrari – it’s aged care.

20.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Why your aged care could cost more than a Ferrari

While we baulk at the price of a luxury car, for many Australians, the most expensive purchase they will ever make isn’t a Ferrari – it’s aged care.

20.01.2026 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Why your aged care could cost more than a Ferrari

While we baulk at the price of a luxury car, for many Australians, the most expensive purchase they will ever make isn’t a Ferrari – it’s aged care.

20.01.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

How gifting your grandkids money could actually increase your pension

If you’re gifting from a financial asset – like money in the bank or shares – giving it away won’t hurt your pension. In fact, it could help.

09.12.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

How gifting your grandkids money could actually increase your pension

If you’re gifting from a financial asset – like money in the bank or shares – giving it away won’t hurt your pension. In fact, it could help.

09.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

How gifting your grandkids money could actually increase your pension

If you’re gifting from a financial asset – like money in the bank or shares – giving it away won’t hurt your pension. In fact, it could help.

09.12.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

How gifting your grandkids money could actually increase your pension

If you’re gifting from a financial asset – like money in the bank or shares – giving it away won’t hurt your pension. In fact, it could help.

09.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Should retirement village residents be able to buy now, pay later?

Choice is supposed to be at the heart of the retirement village experience. But when it comes to paying, many companies offer only one option. 

25.11.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Should retirement village residents be able to buy now, pay later?

Choice is supposed to be at the heart of the retirement village experience. But when it comes to paying, many companies offer only one option. 

25.11.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Should retirement village residents be able to buy now, pay later?

Choice is supposed to be at the heart of the retirement village experience. But when it comes to paying, many companies offer only one option. 

25.11.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

Should retirement village residents be able to buy now, pay later?

Choice is supposed to be at the heart of the retirement village experience. But when it comes to paying, many companies offer only one option. 

25.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

Thinking of selling your home to afford aged care? Think again

The decision of whether to sell your home to afford aged care has always been fraught, but new changes have made the choice even trickier.

11.11.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

Thinking of selling your home to afford aged care? Think again

The decision of whether to sell your home to afford aged care has always been fraught, but new changes have made the choice even trickier.

11.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

Thinking of selling your home to afford aged care? Think again

The decision of whether to sell your home to afford aged care has always been fraught, but new changes have made the choice even trickier.

11.11.2025 20

The Age

Rachel Lane

Thinking of selling your home to afford aged care? Think again

The decision of whether to sell your home to afford aged care has always been fraught, but new changes have made the choice even trickier.

11.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

If you’re heading to aged care, beware this common misconception

When is a lifetime cap not a cap? When it’s in the perennially confusing world of aged care.

21.10.2025 10

WA Today

Rachel Lane

If you’re heading to aged care, beware this common misconception

When is a lifetime cap not a cap? When it’s in the perennially confusing world of aged care.

21.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane

If you’re heading to aged care, beware this common misconception

When is a lifetime cap not a cap? When it’s in the perennially confusing world of aged care.

21.10.2025 10

The Age

Rachel Lane

If you’re heading to aged care, beware this common misconception

When is a lifetime cap not a cap? When it’s in the perennially confusing world of aged care.

21.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Rachel Lane

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

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

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 Age

Rachel Lane

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

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 20

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 10

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 10

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 20

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 10

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 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rachel Lane