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Service NSW will not provide phone support to the elderly-
Service NSW will not provide phone support to the elderly- Service NSW is certainly a misnomer. A 92-year-old person of non-English speaking background who has no family in Australia and lives in Avalon, recently tried to apply for the $200 electricity rebate to which she is entitled as a self-funded retiree. She does not have a smart phone...
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How does DFRDB impact aged pension?
I am in receipt of a DFRDB pension ( say $20k) and am wondering how that will impact my aged pension when I turn 67 (a few years yet).
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Transfer help
Transfer help Just wanted to check if any members have had problems with transfer elderly neighbors bought a scooter for hubby who is recovering from cancer but they can’t register the scooter because it hasn’t been changed in four owners and can’t find the original owner police and motor transport no help thank u for reading
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Bulk billing for lab tests
Bulk billing for lab tests Hello SDC community! One of our members, who would prefer to remain anonymous, would like to share this information about bulk billing. Our member said that if she did not have bulk billing, it would have cost her over $600 for the various blood tests they had to do for her.
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Cleaning hack for kitchen extractor fan filters
Cleaning hack for kitchen extractor fan filters A few days ago there was a cleaning hack posted for cleaning kitchen extractor fan filters. The hack advised the use of dishwashing tablets dissolved in a sink of water to soak the filters. Whilst this hack may work like magic for some filters, such as stainless steel, it is not advisable for...
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Online buyers be aware
Online buyers be aware This is not classed as a scam, but beware if you buy anything from Kogan online for the first time, 2 weeks later they will deduct $99.00 from your account for “membership fees “.
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Strange pricing
Strange pricing Just thought I would share a recent experience. My wife (non-senior) and I (senior) recently visited SteamTown at Peterborough (South Australia) and both very much enjoyed the day tour and the sound and light show. There were 2 separate options available Guided day tour $27 Guided day tour seniors $22 ($5 discount) Sound...
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CORONA KEROSENE HEATER TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILLS
CORONA KEROSENE HEATER TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILLS PLEASE TELL EVERYONE - last winter we were shocked by our high electricity bills even though we were very careful with the hot water and no lights at night so looked around and found the Corona Kerosene Heater amazing quality (made in Japan) we have just tested & it heats our living/kitchen area...
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Government hearing aids too big for small ears
Government hearing aids too big for small ears The new hearing aids provided for the aged are too big for some adults. When mine kept falling out and I requested the size I was using, I was informed that the Government no longer provides the smaller ones. They only provide the bigger ones. If technology is improving, why are we going bigger...
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Happy Easter 2024 to All SDC Members
Happy Easter 2024 to All SDC Members To Seniors Discount Club Members & Staff Members Wishing you all and your loved ones a very happy and blessed Easter! May this special day bring joy and happiness to your life. May the resurrection of Jesus Christ bring hope, love, and peace to your heart. May your heart be filled with joy and your...
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Self checkout!
Self checkout! Dear Woolworths, Coles, and all other stores that have self checkout. You are heading towards almost exclusively self-checkout now. The lady checking receipts at the exit was stopping everyone. I didn't choose to participate in that nonsense, I had already 🛒 filled my cart 🛒 emptied my cart 🛒 scanned the items 🛒refilled my cart...
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Beware when changing electricity retailers
Beware when changing electricity retailers Several years ago my wife and I looked at changing our electrical supplier and a new company ( no longer trading ) gave us a better tariff price so we changed and the next thing we knew our bills were higher. They paid us next to nothing for our solar power and our power bills were dearer. Does anyone...
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Help with legal advice to sell
Help with legal advice to sell Hi there A good friend of mine has land/property he wants to sell after inherting it from an aunt He doesn't have money and can't keep up with rates etc he lives on a low government payment and the council is moving In on him as there's no plumbing so he is not allowed to live there.. and it's come to couch...
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Optus's impending prepaid cash grab
Optus's impending prepaid cash grab If you are with Optus prepaid and don't know about the upcoming plan changes AKA the cash grab (for those who have rollover credit) then check your texts or emails. All the telcos have new plans and most are not great for the customers value wise. From the 11th March, Optus is rolling over their prepaid...
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Solar Power
Solar Power Hi everyone I just want to take a moment to say that I very happy with the solar system installed I have a 5.8KW system I have installed 8 panels many years ago then a few years ago I had a further 8 panels installed which covers my power needs all year round in winter the split system goes on in the morning stays on until I go to...
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Coles gauging at the checkout
Coles gauging at the checkout Just a little snippet. This has happened before at Coles (Neutral Bay) but not on two successive days! I scanned my 7 seeded bread which has gone up to $3.70 a loaf yesterday & it scanned at $3.80! I demanded that it be free as it should be according to the ACCC & got it free. Today I scanned a Scweppes bottle of...
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Communication courses for the elderly
Wanted people who need Communication course to strengthen their communication so they don't become victims small cost involved and a free Hall needed Contact Annette Sammut On 04 810 472 84 or [email protected]
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Electricity and Gas Tips
Electricity and Gas Tips I would recommend all customers to check energy bills especially gas . I received an SMS from Energy Australia re an estimated gas bill on a property I had moved into. I was advised that I could self check. I was having surgery so requested an extension and forgot to call. I received a 3-month account for $989 . I...
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BeConnected - esafety and learning
BeConnected - esafety and learning The Australian Government site BeConnected https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/ is an excellent site to look for information on any Computer based/Internet topic. It covers Apple and Android phones, Windows and Apple computers and Apple iPads as well as other tablets. Short videos on site explain various...
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How to save on Petrol and take the stress out of petrol cheap day
How to save on Petrol and take the stress out of petrol cheap day 7/11 have an app that allows you to receive various discounts on items at their outlets. There is also a great feature within the app “fuel lock” most states for some reason have a day of the week where fuel is cheaper, so all rush to the servo to buy fuel that day. With the...
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No beetroot on supermarket shelves.
No beetroot on supermarket shelves. I have noticed the shortage of beetroot on supermarket shelves. Today I asked a staff member in my local iga what the problem was. to my horror I was told that the cannery that cans 90% of Aussie beetroot had closed down. They had been trying to comply with new regulation put on them by the big supermarkets...
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POWER BILLS
POWER BILLS In 2023 we switched from natural gas to all electric. Thanks to our solar panels (installed 5-10 years ago) we had nothing to pay on our last bill and even put some electricity into the grid. This is despite running our evaporate air conditioner almost every day December to February, and our refrigerated air systems (two bedrooms...
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Massage Chairs
Massage Chairs Hi my name is Vince...Im 66 now and hopping to stop work early next year in Jan 2024. Was looking to buy a Massage Chair early next year,if poss...(As a health aid) Was wondering if there are any members out there that were able to get one at a discounted price, for our age group. Any help would be great.. Thanks
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Qantas Rip-off
Qantas Rip-off I wanted to warn our members, about the big Qantas rip-off. My young daughter has MS, and walks with a stick. Her husband decided that she deserved a wonderful trip to Disneyland with her 2 young children. To reserve your seat on the flight, it’s an extra $60 per person to have a seat allocated. My daughter is disabled, and $260...
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Those danged passwords
Those danged passwords So danged annoying when websites don't have the option to view your password especially when entering a new one with a repeat for confirmation, and then get told they don't match. Of course one has no clue as to what parts(s) don't match. Easy peasy: type it out in a word doc,or similar, copy and paste to both boxes...
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