Will Queensland’s move on its Senior Card see other States and Territories follow?
A reciprocal agreement between Queensland and New Zealand governments gives Queensland Seniors Card, Seniors Card +go and Seniors Business Discount Card holders access to discounts and special offers on goods and services from businesses participating in the New Zealand SuperGold Card program. Search the SuperGold…
Ageing in place: how to safely stay in your home as you get older
Maybe you want to stay in the family home, or maybe you’ve fallen in love with the retirement village or land lease home that you’ve downsized to. Either way, you’ve decided you won’t go into residential care when you get older: you’re going to age…
Your ultimate guide to retirement villages
Retirement villages are set to play a critical role in the future of aged care in Australia. Villages not only provide facilities and safety, but they also bring community.
Explained: Your downsizing options
Downsizing happens for a wide range of reasons. As we age,
the family can home feel isolating. It becomes hard to maintain as well as tying up valuable equity.
Maximise Your Lifestyle with the Five Most Popular Downsizing Options
Many older Australians choose to downsize in retirement. But did you know a retirement village isn’t the only option?
Your roadmap to reducing retirement stress
To help you keep your retirement planning on track, we’ve put together a checklist of the legal, financial, and medical tasks to prioritise.
Explained: the costs of retirement villages
Do you understand the costs of retirement villages? In this blog we’ll explain what exactly the various fees cover and roughly how much you can expect to pay.
Talk to your kids about your contract
Our friends at the NSW Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA) explain the importance of communicating with family about your retirement village contract. Most of us living in retirement villages are looking for a peaceful environment in a nice home or villa surrounded by like-minded people…