Regional and rural kids are 20% less likely to pursue higher education than city kids. The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) offers hope, giving students a $5,000 Centrelink boost for uni or TAFE. This cash helps cover relocation costs for tertiary studies. Services Australia says eligible students can still claim for 2024. The deadline is December … Read more
The Australian Government has increased the Living Away from Home Allowance to $754.60 per fortnight for eligible students. This is part of the Youth Allowance program. It’s targeted for Australian students and apprentices who live away from home to pursue higher studies or secondary education. Major Highlights View Post What’s the Living Away from Home … Read more
Inflation in Australia has hit a 32-year high of 7.8%. Prices for food, fuel, and construction have soared. Even with inflation at 7% in the first quarter of 2023, the cost of living is crushing many households. The South Australian government is stepping in with a cost-of-living relief package. Worth up to $1,100, it’s aimed … Read more
A study found that 15% of TikTok videos about side hustles were misleading. Young Aussies are drawn to the chance to earn $120,000 a year online. They can do this from their phones through affiliate marketing and drop-shipping. Career expert Mark Slack says the “easy money” idea on social media is not true. “While some … Read more
The South Australian Cost of Living Concession (COLC) for 2024-25 is a big help for families. It gives $255.60 to each eligible household. This is to help those who are struggling with the cost of living. More than 215,000 households in South Australia get help with things like energy and water bills. They also get … Read more
Over 17,000 childcare workers and 3,000 employees in mining, aviation, and other sectors will get big pay hikes. This is thanks to the Albanese government’s ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ laws. These laws fix loopholes that let labour hire companies pay workers less. The new rules mean temporary and casual workers in key sectors will get … Read more
As a homeowner, I’ve been watching the Australian banking sector closely. Recently, some major banks have cut their interest rates. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate steady for a year. Yet, banks like ANZ, CBA, and NAB have lowered their variable mortgage rates. ANZ has now cut new customer variable … Read more
As a pensioner with $200,000 set aside for your five adult grandchildren, you might be thinking about the best way to give it to them. You want to save on taxes and keep your pension. Your grandchildren are between 21 and 26, and giving them this money could mean they pay 30% tax if it’s … Read more
The cost of living is going up, and the Australian government is helping young Aussies. More than 70,000 students get the Youth Allowance before Semester 1 starts. They want to get the maximum $455.20 every two weeks if they live with their parents and are over 18. The government is raising this rate to $472.50 … Read more
Between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2028, a new payment system will be implemented for residential aged care providers, shifting to a model that pays based on actual service delivery. This change will boost sector efficiency by eliminating the need for providers to perform administrative reconciliation of advance payments. The basic daily care fee … Read more