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$250 Seniors Regional Travel card trial is ending soon

The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cos…

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Active Kids vouchers, creative kids vouchers

As the new school year begins and extracurricular activities such as sport and art classes are offered, make sure you apply for the different vouchers, rebates…

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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Debt Helpline

The National Debt Helpline provides free, confidential and independent financial counselling for any Australian who is experiencing financial difficulty.

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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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Jo's Story

We want to share some of the ways our PossABLE Advocates have supported, changed lives and advocated for people with disability. This is *Jo's story.

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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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Moving Forward after a Crisis

2020 was a year many Australians want to forget. 2021 followed closely. 2022 has begun with a bang. 2025 hasn't started off great either.

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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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Seniors Card and Seniors Savers Card Programs in NSW

Whether it’s shopping, having a meal, going to a movie or getting the car checked, there are many special offers available with both the Seniors Card and the S…

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When My Child Turns 18: Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

Turning 18 is a big milestone today. It should be an exciting time, but it can come with confusion around what responsibility shifts from the parent to the chi…