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    Can I receive the Age Pension while living overseas?

    I have lived & paid tax in Australia from 1986 to 2007 ... I was medically discharged at the age of 55 due to a complete physical & mental breakdown. I became a disability pensioner in 2008 & have been unable to work since ... at first though, ie 2007, the OZ govt made me spend all of my...
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    Advancements in Alzheimer’s research: Queensland Brain Institute conducts ‘stepping stone’ trial using ultrasound

    My Mum had Alzheimer's/Dementia for the last 3 years of her life ... it devastated our family as she didn't know any of us ... she became very violent & tried to hurt people in the nursing home ... she also tried to run for the front door often, which was just horrible for us all ... Mum was...
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    ‘Medicare no longer works’: Report pushes for a healthcare system overhaul

    I've been living on disability since 2007 ... I had to sell my home in 2013 just to be able to live ... now I rent on the Gold Coast & there is no bulk billing available since 1 July 2022 ... I live with 3 chronic pain issues as I have dislocated pretty much all of my joints since age 13 ... I...
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    Electrical & Electronics Shiatsu Deluxe Foot Massager With Heat $79 @ BIG W

    Hello ... I like the look of this foot massager ... however, does anyone know of an Australian one (it doesn't need to be manufactured in Australia, just available) that doesn't include heat, but a chill mat instead? I get numb, hot swollen feet every day & night ... this is only eased after a...
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    2022-3 Federal Budget: What does it mean for you?

    Hello ... are you able to do something about the Federal Government & State Government making a higher percentage of doctors bulk-bill us Disability Pensioners? Since 1 July 2022, doctors are not bulk-billing anyone & it is expensive for one living on a small pension. Also, hospitals &...
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