Senior Australian news and research
A new study by the University of Adelaide is showing that the Government’s free public transport initiative for Seniors Card holders has been a huge success. The Government extended free travel for seniors to all times outside of the morning and afternoon peak weekday periods in December 2013. “The university’s study found on average, Seniors…
As we age, our needs and preferences change, and this includes our approach to selling cars. For many seniors in Sydney, the process of selling a vehicle can seem daunting. Concerns about getting a fair price, dealing with paperwork, and ensuring a smooth transaction are common. However, companies like CarBuyers.com.au are revolutionising the way seniors…
Gold Coasters can steer clear of dodgy payday lenders with the official opening of Queensland’s first Good Money store at Southport, joining stores already operating in Victoria and South Australia. Minister for Communities Shannon Fentiman said, “The Good Money store at Southport is great news for people doing it tough on the Gold Coast and means we…
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More than 300,000 Western Australian seniors will receive extra cash in their bank account from today from the Cost of Living Rebate. This year, WA Seniors Card holders will share in more than $22 million worth of payments, with singles and couples to receive $85.35 and $128 respectively. Seniors and Volunteering Minister Tony Simpson said…
Queenslanders are being encouraged to check their eligibility to a range of concessions and rebates, including the increased $340.85 annual electricity bill rebate. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Government had budgeted for $5.3 billion for concessions and rebates for Queenslanders, including for energy, water, seniors, transport, health, education disability, housing and training. This is equivalent…
Victorian seniors are being encouraged to take advantage of potential savings now available on their electricity and gas bills through the Victorian Seniors Card Program. Minister for Ageing David Davis said this is the first time the program is offering a Seniors Card discount on retail energy plans. The initiative is part of the Seniors…
Smart Wellness is an online retailer specialising in health and wellbeing products. They offer a diverse range of items, categorised under Health Devices, Fitness & Lifestyle, Children & Baby, and Sleep & Comfort. The store features products from well-known brands like Omron, LifeStraw, and Welcare, ensuring quality and reliability. Their product lineup includes items for…
Dramatic policy changes deemed by the Commonwealth Ombudsman to have been ‘poorly communicated’ have left Bupa customers with no choice but to consider their private health insurance options, the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists warned. The warning comes following the release of The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s June 2018 report into Bupa’s planned hospital policy changes, which are…
Introduction: Welcome to the world of e-bikes in Perth! As more seniors seek out enjoyable and sustainable modes of transportation, electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming increasingly popular. Sparque, a leading provider of e-bikes in Perth, offers a variety of options that cater to everyone’s needs. The Joy of E-Biking for Seniors: E-bikes provide the perfect…
