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12 tips to curb Christmas spending

The festive season is always hard to budget for. With the high cost of living and low wage growth over the past few years, it is more challenging than ever to…

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ADHD and money management

Neurodiversity has many unique strengths. Attention to detail, hyperfocus. And yet, it has some weaknesses - that can be tamed. Some of the inherent behaviour…

Applying for Seniors Cards: State by State

Are you 60+ years old and wouldn't mind saving a little more money on everyday things? That is where the Seniors Card initiative comes in. Each state and terri…

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Costs to consider when renting

The excitement of moving into new ‘digs’ may be short-lived when there are the costs to consider.

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Financial Independence Hub

This article explains financial abuse, where to get help, and the supports available. It provides information on the Financial Independence Hub, eligibility, a…

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Food banks

If you have trouble affording food and necessities, help is available. Not working? Working reduced hours? Lost your job? In lockdown? You are not alone. If yo…

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Money Matters

Since 2020, COVID and the cost of natural disasters including the worst fires and floods in living memory, have all had a massive and long lasting impact on ou…

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Planning ahead tools for your future legal, health and financial decisions

A PDF download with the steps you can take to plan ahead for your future.

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Pros and Cons: Disability Support Pension vs. Aged Pension

So, you have received a notice from Services Australia asking you to choose either the Disability Support Pension or an Age Pension. But what is the difference…

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Recovering utility services after a disaster

It can be tough to know where to start for assistance if you have been devastated by severe weather or bushfire events and need to start the building blocks of…

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Rental Assistance

Many Australians are finding it tough right now. We aim to give you information about changes to rental tenancy laws in each state and to support decisions abo…

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearing 5

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hold the Sydney Hearing 5 to inquire into the funding, financing and prudential regulation of…

Self-Managing? How to Handle the Paperwork and Improve Record Keeping

When you are self-managing an NDIS plan, it is important you keep track of all the expenses. Under the NDIS guidelines, you are required to keep your invoices…