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Australia has seen a dramatic transformation of retirement over the past 20 years, with more Australians delaying ret...

How superannuation death benefit nominations work and what to watch out for.

Siblings can challenge a power of attorney if they suspect a parent’s best interests are not being served.

End-of-life planning is something that affects us all, but it can be hard to talk about.

Dying to Know Day, held on August 8th, is about changing the conversation around death and dying in Australia, taking...

Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is making it easier for older Queenslanders to get vital information on creating an e...

For years, Dan Collins looked after his mother Ros as she got older. But two years ago he acquired a permanent brain...

When it comes to planning for the future, they are two of the most important legal safeguards against elder abuse.

In recognition of National Advance Care Planning Week and National Close the Gap Day, First Nations people are encour...

Listen to Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia CEO Geoff Rowe share how to help smooth the path of life on the The ...

Without a binding nomination, it’s up to a trustee to decide where your remaining super ends up when you die.

Your input will help shape workshops, improve resources and ensure that LGBTQ+ communities are empowered

It’s not unreasonable to expect the retirement phase will last about 20 years, perhaps longer. How should people appr...

Being carers costs women more than $500,000 over a lifetime, leaving them with less in retirement than men

Many people – almost 50% - don’t get financial advice even though it can help ensure a comfortable retirement.

Calls for better financial support for people caring for loved ones at home.

Australians face going through their entire working life ending up in poverty when they retire, a new report has found.

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM says governments must act now to make laws governing enduring po...

A medical planning guide book to help older people outline their wishes for their future care is another step towards...

In advance of an information session all about how to prepare a will, funeral preparation and planning, you're invite...

Financial planning professionals should be having conversations with their clients as soon as possible about their ag...

NSW became the last state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying when new legislation came into effect in ...

Recently the SBS “Insight” programme featured a story on the Boomer Economy , and shone a light on the misconception...

Federal, state, and territory governments must take stronger action to stop the scourge of elder abuse.

There is ongoing public discussion about whether dementia should be a qualifying illness under Australian voluntary a...

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria will host a number of events over May and June for seniors – some will mark...

It's not always an easy task to put plans in place for our last days, but it is an important one. Luckily, you don’t...

Forcing Australians to work later into their 60s could be detrimental to their sense of autonomy, health, and wellbei...

Australians are living longer and spending more in later years, but are "financially illiterate" when it comes to ret...

A new study puts the focus on when Australians expect to leave the workforce.