Cost of living relief for 83,000 seniors living in this state
The Government of South Australia has expanded the eligibility of its Seniors Card. From 1 July 2026, the Seniors Card, which provides a range of discounts, will be available to all South Australian permanent residents aged 60 and over, regardless of how many hours they…
The best state for looking after its retirees
A new analysis of 209 different concessions for retirees provided by state and territory governments has crowned Western Australia as the overall champion for looking after its pensioners and self-funded retirees. The analysis, by financial planning and retirement specialist Later Life Advice, found concessions can…
Mother and daughter move into thriving lifestyle estate
Mother-daughter duo Kerryn and Jodi Quiqley moved into land lease operator Lincoln Place’s Officer Lifestyle Estate, in the suburb of Melbourne. After visiting friends who had already joined the community the pair decided to make the move and quicky fell in love with the community….
Not for Profit to plant a tree for every new resident from 1 July
Bolton Clarke has expanded its support for Brisbane-based social enterprise Reforest with a new initiative contributing to the restoration of one of Queensland’s most endangered forest ecosystems. The initiative, launched to mark World Environment Day on 5 June, will fund planting of a tree for…
Holiday spot to become home for retired doctor
Burnett Heads, a coastal town in the Bundaberg Region, has long been a favourite holiday spot for Dr Martin and Lindy D’Arcy. It is a place where lifelong friendships have grown, caravans have gathered and good times have been treasured traditions. Soon, it will be…
The savings retirement villages units and land lease homes achieve
The cost of living in a two-bedroom independent living apartment in a retirement village, or two-bedroom house in a land lease community, is far less than living at home. Operators are making their homes superefficient, and we look at Ingenia Lifestyle Springside, an Over 50s…