Talking about our death to a partner or family member is hard thing to do and not pleasant as death is something we prefer did not happen. However, we see many clients who after the death of a partner/spouse were left financially worse off, when it could have been avoided by some discussion and actions […]

Given that most people would prefer to remain at home, the government have decided to increase the subsidy to enable this to happen, which also happens to be cheaper for the government than subsidising residential aged care. The changes to Home Care costs are a significant change compared to the current home care costs. The […]

From the 1st November 2025, new residents moving into residential aged care on a permanent basis will be subject to the new fee structure. Any resident who is permanent prior to the 1st November will be grandfathered under the current rules. Here is a summary of the changes coming 1st November 2025. ACCOMMODATION COSTS Current […]

Centrelink and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) index their means tested pensions on the 20th March and 20th September each year. The changes to both Centrelink and DVA pensions are as follows: Centrelink (Maximum Pension Entitlement) Singles Couples Illness Separated Couple Now ($ per fortnight) $1,178.70 $888.50 each $1,777.00 combined $1,178.70 each $2,357.40 combined […]

Just as Centrelink and the Department of Veterans Affairs index their pensions twice a year, some of the fees charged in residential aged care and home care are also indexed on the same dates (20th March and 20th September each year.). Below are the changes to the fees which are indexed for residential aged care […]

Are you thinking about your Retirement? Unsure what the next financial step should be? Balance’s own Mitchell Hiam will be talking and answering questions at Aminya Village’s Unlocking Financial Insights into Smarter Retirement Living Information Session. Learn about Retirement Living and Understanding your financials to help maximise your potential moving into Retirement Living. 📅 Tuesday […]

Are you considering Retirement Living? Are you unsure if Retirement Living is suitable for you? If you are finding yourself asking these questions, you may want to consider attending Bella Vista Haven’s upcoming Retirement Living Information Session on Wednesday 17th September. Understand more about Retirement Living with talks from industry professionals on the following topics: […]

Selling your home? Make it shine. Join local property expert Matt Hayson and interiors specialist Natalie Fryer to learn: Insights into the property market What to consider when selecting an agent The selling process How to maximise your sale price Preparing your home for sale The professionals’ styling secrets How to make buyers fall in […]

Confused about the real cost of downsizing? Join financial expert Mitch Hiam for this free masterclass and discover: The different downsizing options and their costs Financial benefits and traps for the unwary How your aged pension could be affected How downsizing can supersize your super! 📅 Thursday 03 July 2025 🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm 📍Levande […]

Too much stuff holding you back? Get practical advice from Greg & Jodie Burton on how to declutter with less stress and more clarity. How to deal with “too much stuff” Don’t let clutter stop you from making your best move Tips and tricks to right-size effectively 📅 Thursday 07 August 2025 🕥 10:30am – […]