In his Federal budget speech delivered last night, the Treasurer Josh Frydenburg outlined numerous measures aimed at rebuilding a Covid-devasted economy by creating and supporting jobs and encouraging spending. So what were some of the highlights? Job Maker credits. ...
Further support for Pensioners is likely Pensioners missed out on their usual Age Pension increase in September but in good news, the Minister for Social Services, Anne Ruston, has confirmed that there will be further support for Age Pensioners in the October...
What is assessed as income? Working out your income for the Centrelink income tests isn’t as simple as looking at your payslip or a bank statement. Your total earnings from various sources, including what is known as “deemed” income, needs to be included. Deemed...
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is one of the main concession cards issued to Australian retirees who do not qualify for the Age Pension and whose income is below the current thresholds. In order to qualify for the CSHC, you must be an Australian resident...
There are many types of concession and healthcare cards available to help older Australians access discounts offered by governments, local councils, utility companies and private businesses. These discounts can amount to considerable savings over the year and can be...
DID YOU KNOW: Having a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) can save you around $2,500 yearly on health care costs. In general, this includes: USE Estimated Savings p.a. Medicare Safety Net $1,200 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme $1,300 Note: This doesn’t include...
