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5 Top Tips for Insurance: Flood Damage

With flood warnings issued across parts of Australia, there is no better time than now to remind yourself of what to do in an emergency. Continue reading for I…

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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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COVID-19 Info in Community Languages

Need to get coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in your language? There is information about health, money and support.

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Credit card warning for seniors

According to the Salvation Army’s financial counselling service, people aged 55 and over are requesting assistance and advice when they experience difficulties…

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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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Disability Support Pension Senate Inquiry

From mid-2021, the Senate began an inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension (DSP) payment and the accessibility challeng…

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DSP or Jobseeker – which is right for me?

In 2020 and 2021, the Coronavirus supplement initially increased Jobseeker payments by $550 a fortnight, making people on Jobseeker temporarily financially bet…

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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…

Mutual Obligations explained

If you are unemployed and receiving a payment from Centrelink, there are things you need to do to keep getting your payments and to improve your chances of fin…

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National Crisis Numbers

Need someone to talk to? Or someone to help you? Support? We have a list of key contacts to help you.

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NDIS News: Plan Managed Participant Reimbursements

The way the NDIS is processing participant reimbursements is changing for plan-managed participants. Your plan managers and support network should be aware of…

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No Interest Loans

No-interest loans are available through some government programs and charities to help people on low incomes get by in times of financial hardship.

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Pantry Recipes

Shopping your own pantry can be a way to save on your grocery budget. So many pantry staples have multiples uses, and it is easy to forget their versatility. W…

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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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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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Robodebt rollback

The Australian Government has promised to repay 470.000 people it unlawfully collected debts from between 2016 and 2019. Service Australia will refund $ 721 mi…

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…

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Tax Time

You may have new questions about your tax this year. Job Keeper, Jobseeker, and Early release of superannuation are for consideration. Perhaps you are new to t…