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Changes to Centrelink and aged Care nominee arrangements

18 February 2021

As of 5 December 2020, Centrelink correspondence nominees can deal directly with Centrelink in relation to your payments and aged care costs.

Centrelink

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Day Of Entertainment For Seniors Aims To Build Awareness Of Elder Abuse

2 June 2021

The Queen Street Mall will buzz with energy on Tuesday 15 June in a day of free events aimed at bringing joy to older Brisbane residents while also providing resources and information on the topic of elder abuse.

Seniors Community Event

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Is an older person you know at risk?

14 May 2020

Elder abuse can be perpetrated in various forms — as physical, emotional/psychological, financial or sexual abuse, or neglect.

COVID-19

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Senate Inquiry Report – Residential Aged Care

5 March 2018

The interim report from the Senate Inquiry into the Effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and accreditation framework for protecting residents from abuse and poor practices.

Aged Care Reforms

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Wills and EPAs during COVID – what does this mean for signatures? 

1 May 2020

People can now virtually sign and witness of documents  such as wills, general powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney, advance health directives, statutory declarations, deeds and many other types of documents.

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Work Bonus

31 January 2020

Have you heard that you can now earn more from your work without it affecting your pension?

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