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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.

13/02/2026

29/01/2026

📣From 25 February 2026, all dual British citizens will need to present either a valid British passport, or certificate of entitlement to avoid delays at the border. We strongly advise dual British citizens to make sure they have a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.

Further information for dual British citizens can be found on GOV.UK

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/dual-citizenship

29/01/2026

As a former bank manager, Ron Keyhoe knows his way around a spreadsheet. But since major reforms to the aged care system, even he can no longer make sense of his aged care funding.

Since the new Support at Home system began on November 1, Ron says his provider has "obscured" the government’s contribution, making it impossible to reconcile his monthly budget.

He’s not alone. 85-year-old Yve from Sydney has seen her care hours cut and mysterious new charges appearing on her statements.

The government promised a "no worse off" principle for those already receiving care, but a number of seniors are experiencing issues with their in-home care funding, including confusing statements, unusual co-payments and reduced entitlements.

Have you noticed changes to your entitlements since November? Are you getting the hours of care you were promised, or do the numbers no longer add up?

Full story here: https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/9153581

19/01/2026

Every Apple user needs to know about this nasty scam doing the rounds.

These sneaky fake emails that look like they’re from iCloud and threaten you with claims that 'all your photos will be deleted'.

06/01/2026

Free resource from Justice Connect

04/01/2026

22/12/2025

Seniors Dental Health - Courtesy of The Superannuant Newsletter

Efforts have been made for many years to
improve the Government funding applicable to
Dental Health for Seniors. The Royal
Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
commenced in 2018 and presented their final
report in February 2021. Recommendation # 60
said that a new Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme
should be established “no later than 1 January
2023”. Nothing has happened.
In an effort to get some action 9 retiree
organisations got together and agreed on the
format of letters to be sent to 3 Government
Ministers. Letters were sent to Mark Butler, Sam
Rae and Rebecca White with the 9 logos all
featured prominently at the top of the page. A
response has been received (a “long term
project”), and the 9 organisations are in the
process of responding and asking for a review of
the decision.
One of the problems here is that Dental Care is a
joint responsibility between the Government and
the States/Territories - each party relies on the
other to provide funding. A copy of this letter is
on the APSS website.
Members are encouraged to raise this issue
whenever they have an opportunity to write/speak
to their local member of Parliament. The prospect
of success is improved when more voices are
being heard.
For further information contact R. de Gruchy (08)
9447 1313 or [email protected]