One of the major problems expressed by some residents in Aged Care, is that the nursing staff does not have enough time to spend with them. We are all social creatures, and despite many facilities having quite considerable activities programs, some residents still feel lonely. One of those interviewed on the Four Corners stories, asked […]

Congratulations to Archibald (Mac) Macintosh and his wife Joyce celebrating his 100th birthday at RSL Lifecare at Lyneham in ACT, with our colleague Fiona. Good on you Mac turning 100, If I make it that far I hope I look as good as you. Love the birthday boy ribbon, and please show us the letter […]

Over the last couple of months, you may have seen our first bunch of TV advertisements circling the airwaves. In case you have missed them, we have finally made a YouTube channel and uploaded the advertisements there for you to see. With the YouTube channel, we intend to upload more content in the upcoming months […]

The Government has announced the indexation to the Aged Care Fees for March 2019, only the Basic Daily Care Fee changes affect existing residents. Post July 2014 Residents, Basic Daily Care Fee (BDCF) $51.21/day Annual Limit of Means Tested Fee $27,532.59 pa Lifetime limit of Means Tested Fee $66,078.27   Pre July 2014 Residents Basic […]

The Government has announced the following increases to Age Pensions, Disability Pension & the same applies to Service Pensions for DVA The maximum rate of Age, Disability & Service pension (DVA) per fortnight Basic rate Plus + Supplements Total pension Single $843.60/pf $68.50 +$14.10 $926.20/pf Couple $635.90/pf $51.60 +$10.60 $698.10/pf each $1396.20/pf combined Illness separated […]

The Four Corners Story about Abuse & Neglect in aged care, which was run Monday 17th September & Monday 24th September on the ABC, demonstrated serious & offensive behavior by some staff in aged care facilities.  The story finished with a comment of “Who Cares”, but it should have said “Who pays”. I have been […]

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Each quarter we select a winner from those people who have referred other clients to us, for aged care advice. We appreciate the referral and hence draw a winner each quarter and offer them a dinner for two to the value of $250. The winner for September 2018 is Cathy Chan! Thank you Cathy for your […]

The Government has announced the following increases to Age Pensions, Disability Pension & the same applies to Service Pensions for DVA The maximum rate of Age, Disability & Service pension (DVA) per fortnight Basic rate Plus + Supplements Total pension Single $834.40/pf $67.80 +$14.10 $916.30/pf Couple $629.00/pf $51.10 +$10.60 $690.70/pf each $1381.40/pf combined Illness separated […]

The Government has announced the indexation to the Aged Care Fees for September 2018, only the Basic Daily Care Fee changes affect existing residents. Post July 2014 Residents, Basic Daily Care Fee (BDCF) $50.66/day Annual Limit of Means Tested Fee $27,232.65 pa Lifetime limit of Means Tested Fee $65,357.65   Pre July 2014 Residents Basic […]