Homebase for the Veteran Community in Townsville

1 Staging Camp Ave, Oonoonba. Drop-in M-F 0900-1500, after hours upon booking

All closed on W/E and public holidays, unless booked.

[for GPS apps you may have better luck with 20 Darter Street, Oonoonba until actual is recognised on all platforms]

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Veterans facing financial stress when transitioning from incapacity payments to Aged Care.

Urgency:

Medium

Veteran Community Needs Affected:

Sufficient Income

Issue Details

Veterans moving from incapacity payments to aged/service pensions experience a significant drop in income that requires some adjusting. This seems to be particularly bad for couples.

Likely Cause of the Issue

Policy relating to reaching 67 years old.

Possible Solution

Put in place a transition phase or an investment plan for individuals to help them through the drop in income.

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