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Retirement village digs deep to support one staff member’s flood supply run
The flood-stricken town of Eugowra, NSW, will have a merrier Christmas thanks to efforts by staff and residents at a Central Coast retirement village. Justin Watson (pictured), Maintenance Supervisor at Living Choice Broadwater Court, gathered supplies and donations from Broadwater Court and the local community,…
Can I still work on the Age Pension?
The Age Pension is supposed to take care of some of your financial needs as you get older – but many recipients may want or need some extra money, or want to work as a way of keeping themselves occupied. Income from work will affect…
Could your AirPods replace your hearing aid?
As we get older, it’s not uncommon to also gradually lose our hearing from a lifetime of wear and tear. For many of us, that means an expensive hearing aid – but that may not be the case for much longer. A new study out…
Will I own my unit in a retirement village?
When moving into a retirement village, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by contracts and fees. To help you out, here’s a quick rundown of the types of occupancy and ownership arrangements villages have to offer. Leasehold arrangement Under a leasehold, the village operator owns the…
Grow your super on your own – the earlier the better
Are you making voluntary contributions to your superannuation? When it comes to retirement, every little bit helps. According to an Equip Super survey of more than 2,000 Australians, 46% have made voluntary contributions to boost their super savings – and of these, 65% made their…
Gold Coast village resident helps kids see the world through music
A Gold Coast grandfather is taking kids on a virtual tour around the world with his Can Do Kids Band. Psychologist Dr Charles Margerison, a resident at Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities Robina, has launched the new online resource, which he says helps children between six…