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Did you know? Under the “Better Access to mental health care” program eligible patients can receive up to 10 individual/group sessions with mental health professionals. The program aims to improve outcomes for people with mental health issues by linking them with appropriate treatment. Medicare rebates are available for mental healthRead More →

The NDIS (Federal) have recently updated their explanation on what can and cannot be claimed through a Participant’s self-managed therapy budget. The NDIS will NOT cover the gap amount created when a person claims for services under Medicare and/or through their private health fund. According to the NDIS website, theRead More →

Midlas recently tested the new Penda app – a streamlined connection point for women created by Women’s Legal Service QLD with funding from Financial Literacy Australia. It seeks to quick, easy and safe access to information on: Safety Money Domestic and Family Violence Visa & Immigration Children Legal Matters HousingRead More →

Dozens of Australian companies undergo insolvency proceedings every year. If you’re drawing a wage from them when it happens, you might suddenly find yourself not only without a job but without your backpay or entitlements! What can you do?  Good news: there are safety nets in place!  The Australian GovernmentRead More →

The Consumer Action Law Centre is calling for help as they fight to highlight the often-predatory behaviours of various Debt Management companies who charge extreme fees for little to no aid – sometimes thousands up front for nothing more than ‘trying and failing’. These companies may offer services such as:Read More →

It can be shocking when you’ve been living and working in a country for years, hit a rough patch and only then find out that you’re not technically entitled to Newstart. Forget the rent – how are you supposed to buy food? Here’s a list of information and resources forRead More →

Stock photo – under CC0 license A recent study of over 1,500 people who had bought new cars within Australia in the last five years revealed that over 2/3rds of them experienced problems within the first five years. If you’re thinking of shelling out $15,000 to $50,000 for a brandRead More →

SUPERANNUATION What is Superannuation? It’s money put aside and saved whilst you work so that you can enjoy a regular income when you have retired. The money comes from contributions made into your super fund by your employer. You make investment choices in your managed fund that help grow yourRead More →

Budgeting may be boring but it is one of the most powerful ways you can take control of your life and eradicate your debt. You can find an excellent, safe & free budget planner here. But before you get started… 1: Be realistic. Don’t guestimate your costs and don’t excludeRead More →

1: Know What You Want: What is most important to you? Data? Minutes or texts? International Calls? Know exactly what you want and go after the deals that suit you. Try a comparison site like https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/ and see just how much cheaper you could get what you already have –Read More →