Rodney Lewis, a pioneer of elder law, shares his knowledge on costs related to aged care and talks about discrimination and human rights issues faced by people in the residential care system.
In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO (pictured). Prof Frazer has saved countless lives with research that led to the development of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer.
We head to Canberra for Steppin’ Out to meet Heinrich Stefanik, vice-president of Multicultural Service Radio Station – CMS FM 91.1 Heinrich is one of the country’s leading lights in ethnic community radio.
He has also been involved in the National Multicultural Broadcasters Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
In Money Extra, Prof Michael Sherris tells us how we can get a better deal to counter the escalating costs of insurance premiums. A Professor in the University of NSW’s School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, Sherris is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and the Society of Actuaries (North America).
Useful links –
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Baby Boomer Article on Choosing & Paying for Aged Care
Legal Immunity for Aged Care Bill
The Guardian: Aged Care Rights
My Aged Care: Age Care Costs and Fees
Star Ratings for Residential Aged Care
Services Austalia Financial Information Service
Compare Aged Care Services on My Aged Care
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Money Smart – Government Website
Why are insurance premiums going up?
How to save money on car insurance