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24/09/2026

Know your rights and how to act

24/09/2026

15/09/2026

National Seniors Australia warns Canberra of gross underestimation of the impact of the cut to the higher private health insurance rebate for over 65s.

08/09/2026

There are now over 3,600 patients stranded in state hospitals across Australia waiting for
Commonwealth Government aged care placements. The national number increased from over
2,700 in mid-2025 to over 3,600 in mid-2026:
• Queensland - from 1,076 to 1,272
• NSW - from 750 to 1,027
• South Australia - from 245 to 476
• Western Australia - from 230 to 423
• Victoria - from 226 to 302
• Tasmania - from 55 to 78
• NT - from 76 to 74
• ACT - from 78 to 80

05/09/2026

https://www.cota.com.au/your-guide-to-downsizing/

Here is some advice on downsizing to help provide reassurance and guidance to the process, for when the time arises.

02/09/2026

Articles about the new aged care system and the change to over 65s Medicare rebate are on our website under News.

Tasmanian Association of State Superannuants Website.

02/09/2026

22/04/2026

The Albanese government has backed down on controversial aged care fees, announcing the elderly will no longer be charged for basic personal care such as showering and dressing.

07/04/2026

Free Entry!

22/03/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/share-your-story-about-aged-care-with-abc-investigations/106465428?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=facebook&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web&fbclid=IwY2xjawQsdvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOY8msLRu4d4QAPBO-WQ-ZuSTLWITxC-5kaeko-m5SidzmTLTSmRGudBFz5Q_aem_nIJ6Dch7mKDgTGBI_zHaJg

We're launching an investigation asking you — staff, insiders, those navigating the aged care system and their supporters — to help the ABC understand if the government's promise of reform has been delivered.