Home Care Service (HCS)

10th Oct 2010

Most of Home Care's customers are the frail aged, younger people with disabilities or others who are unable to live in their own homes without some assistance. Home Care also provides assistance to carers, people recovering from illness and families or individuals in crisis.
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Phone (02) 9689 2666
Freecall in Greater Sydney area 1800 350 792

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.

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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

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

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Increased asset test limits

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

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

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

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