Resource Links
Government
Queensland Government Seniors Website –
Government support to the Seniors community.
QLD GOVERNMENT SENIORS (https://www.qld.gov.au/seniors)
Retirement income –
Make the most of your income in retirement with Money Smart.
MONEY SMART RETIREMENT INCOME (www.moneysmart.gov.au/retirement-income)
Downsizing contributions into superannuation –
If you have reached the eligible age, you may be able to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale (or part sale) of your home into your superannuation fund.
ATO (www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Growing-your-super/Downsizer-contributions-for-individuals/)
Pension assets test –
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Age Pension, Carer Payment, or Disability Support Pension.
TAKE THE TEST (www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/assets-test-for-pensions?context=22526)
Council of The Ageing Queensland –
Ageing is a time of possibility, opportunity and influence within an equitable, just and inclusive society in which the voices of older Australians are respected and strong.
COUNCIL OF THE AGEING (www.cotaqld.org.au/)