News for Caring for elderly

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Oct 2025

Tell us what enhanced Income Management videos you have watched

We have videos about enhanced Income Management and the SmartCard. Take a short survey to tell us what you think about the videos you have watched.

25
Sep 2025

Check if you can get Carer Payment

Do you care for someone on a daily basis? You may be eligible for Carer Payment.

22
Sep 2025

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons with our free financial webinars

As we look forward to International Day of Older Persons on Wednesday 1 October, join us in a live webinar dedicated to older people.

21
Sep 2025

Plan for the future on World Alzheimer’s Day

Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. Whatever your age, it’s never too early to put a plan in place.

16
Sep 2025

Age Pension, your choices free webinar series

Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) 2-part webinar series to learn about income and assets, concession cards, claiming and gifting rules.

15
Sep 2025

The Express Plus Medicare mobile app is retiring soon

From 1 November 2025, you’ll need to use the myGov app to keep using your Medicare services through an app.

15
Sep 2025

If a loved one or someone you care for has dementia, you can act for them

This Dementia Action Week, 15-21 September 2025, you can make a difference by supporting someone you care for.

12
Sep 2025

The pension rate will increase on 20 September 2025

The payment rates for Age Pension, Carer Payment, and Disability Support Pension are increasing from 20 September 2025.

9
Sep 2025

Support for Western Queensland Heavy Rain and Flooding, March 2025 is closing soon

Claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance by 14 October 2025 if you were affected by this event.

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