Today, the single Age Pension will increase by $19.60 per fortnight and for couples (combined) by $29.40. This puts extra dollars in the pocket of pensioners, but it won’t be for long as cost-of-living pressures build, especially for the 325,000 Australians aged 65+ who rent.

Today, the single Age Pension will increase by $19.60 per fortnight and for couples (combined) by $29.40. This puts extra dollars in the pocket of pensioners, but it won’t be for long as cost-of-living pressures build, especially for the 325,000 Australians aged 65+ who rent.

Our CEO, Chris Grice, speaks to Sofie Formica on Radio 4BC about aged care funding and the cost of insurance premiums.
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An incident involving Bob Katter has reignited the conversation about a cashless society. Our CEO, Chris Grice, is concerned that this, along with the phasing out of cheques, ATM, and bank closures, poses significant challenges for many older Australians.
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CEO Chris Grice spoke on ABC’s Nightlife to discuss cost-of-living pressures, impacts of a cashless society, aged care reforms, Let Pensioners Work and negative commentary around Baby Boomers. He was pleased to hear from listeners who shared their views.
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Our CEO Chris Grice discusses the impacts and risks of going cashless and proposes “paying it forward” (with cash) to keep this valid form of currency circulating! Listen now.
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Our CEO Chris Grice will talk to 4BC Brisbane's Laurel, Gary and Mark on Friday at 8:10am AEST on concerns about Australia becoming a “cashless society”. This follows reports of more bank closures and the refusal by a Parliament House café to accept cash from MP Bob Katter.

More bank branches are closing, and digital banking is on the rise, affecting the way banks do business, however, NSA CEO, Chris Grice, says online banking is not convenient or possible for many older Australians. Watch to find out why.
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Will the government be making you contribute more to your aged care costs?
Our Chief Executive, Chris Grice, comments on the imminent release of final recommendations from the federal taskforce set up in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
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We’re celebrating the fact that working pensioners are up to $2,000 better off because of National Seniors’ efforts to reform pension working rules.
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How safe is flying?
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The long-awaited Aged Care Taskforce recommendations will be released later this month.

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Some timely information on what to do in an extreme weather event.
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Should young, healthy people give up their seat on public transport for those who need it more? Is it a matter of manners, or is it the law? You might be surprised that the rules are different in different states.
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When we surveyed seniors about the most important issue for them, there was a clear winner ... the cost of living. Here's what else you had to say:
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National Seniors welcomes its new CEO, Mr Chris Grice.
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Have your say: What is a fair deeming rate?
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Great to see National Seniors' Let Pensioners Work campaign acknowledged in parliament as Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth MP references Ian Henschke saying our advocacy 'puts more money into the pockets of working pensioners'.

A win for pensioners who've rejoined the workforce!
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In a win for National Seniors, and for pensioners, the government has made changes to the Work Bonus permanent.
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