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Low income energy rebate increase

Posted 31 Oct 2011 12:27pm
Low income energy rebate increase, rebate, NSW, Claim

YOURLifeChoices subscriber Vivienne has been advised that there is a low income energy rebate available to those in NSW. She would like ...

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Increased concessions for pensioners

Posted 06 May 2011 03:57am
Increased concessions for pensioners

From 1 July 2011 pensioners and concession card holders in Victoria will receive stamp duty concessions on properties up to the value of $750,000. ...

You will benefit

State Adult Education Organisations

Posted 21 Dec 2010 12:00am

Following is a state-by-state guide to TAFE institutions and adult education organisations. Victoria Council of Adult Education Offers short courses in everything from flower arranging to starting a small business. Go there Adult education ...

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Victoria’s new myki ticket system

Posted 08 Dec 2010 12:00am

Already trialled in rural Victoria, the new myki ticketing system is soon to be operational throughout the state but what will it mean for seniors travellers? Myki is a new ticketing system being implemented by the Victorian Government and will there is no longer ...

What does it mean for you?

Changes to road rules

Posted 10 Nov 2010 04:47am

Whether you drive in Victoria everyday or plan on travelling interstate, you should make yourself aware of the new road rules. On Monday 9 November, uniform road rule changes came into effect across Victoria. Motorists in Victoria will have to acquaint themselves with several new ...

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Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

How much will you get?

Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

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Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

Your Centrelink questions answered