“The VisionCare NSW program helps the truly destitute and it is outrageous that Minister for Family and Community Services, Pru Goward, should suspend it,” said Antoine Mangion, CPSA senior policy officer.

"Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association warns people to not be fooled by the Age Well Campaign, which should be rechristened the Lose Your Home Campaign," said Policy Coordinator Paul Versteege.

UNDER proposals by the Productivity Commission, the family home will be included in the means test for aged care. 

THE aftermath of the fire that raged through the Quakers Hill Nursing home in November is still being felt with discussions surrounding the necessity of sprinkler systems still being dodged by the nursing home industry.

STATE-BASED rebates and concessions play an important role in a pensioner’s overall income package.