Aussie parents, listen up! From November 2024, you’ll get a big boost in maternity leave payments. The government’s new scheme will offer up to $22,951 in financial support. This is to help growing families during the early stages of parenthood. Major Highlights What is the New Paid Parental Leave Scheme? The Australian government has launched … Read more
The Australian government has launched a $3 billion HECS-HELP debt relief plan. It will help over three million Australians. The plan aims to give former students a big financial break, with an average of $1,200 off their loans. A new rule has been introduced, capping the rate at the lower of CPI or WPI. This … Read more
More than one million Australians will soon see more money in their Centrelink payments. The increase, due to the government’s regular indexation, will be up to $30.60 extra each fortnight. This will apply to certain payments like Youth Allowance, Austudy, and Carer Allowance. The amount each person gets will depend on their specific situation. Major … Read more
Imagine finding a $1 coin that could be worth up to $1,000. This is the story of the 2000 $1 mule coin. It’s a rare find from the Royal Australian Mint, known for its tiny error. The 2000 $1 mule coin was made by mistake. The Royal Australian Mint accidentally put a 10 cent piece’s … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Australians on Age Pension will soon enjoy a bigger retirement income. From 1 January 2025, over 940,000 Centrelink recipients will get a 6% boost in pension rates. This marks one of the largest adjustments in recent years. Single pensioners will receive $1,116.30 per fortnight. Couples will get a combined payment of $1,682.80. … Read more
The Australian Government has made a big move to help older Australians. Over $37 million is invested to make food and meal services better for those in aged care. This money will help community meal providers and caterers who deliver meals through home care packages. It will make a real difference in the lives of … Read more
Did you know over 415,000 Australian households could get Centrelink help? This is about a quarter of all homes in Australia. With the deadline on December 31st, it’s important for young Aussies to act fast. They shouldn’t miss out on government aid, like the $600 Centrelink Cash Boost. Major Highlights ABSTUDY is a vital program for … Read more
One in four South Australian households get a cost-of-living concession payment. This helps over 215,000 households. But, many eligible Aussies are missing out on this help. The deadline to apply for the 2024-25 concessions is December 31st, 2024. It’s a chance to get up to $1,100 a year for low and fixed-income households. This money … Read more
Discover the latest Australia Age pension increase 2024 rates and payment updates. Find out how much more you’ll receive and when the changes take effect for your pension
The Australian Government has given a big $37 million boost to help with aged care meals. This shows its strong commitment to fighting malnutrition and the rising cost of living for seniors. This money will help the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) a lot. The CHSP gives basic care to over 835,000 older Australians, including … Read more