Boosting your super balance
As we approach the end of another financial year, there are some things to consider if you’re planning to make extra contributions.
For some of us, there comes a time that is unsettling: watching a parent or a loved one age and grow less able to look after themselves.
Often, it can be a shock to see them becoming frail or struggling with even small things, like house cleaning or preparing meals.
“We hear from our members through a variety of channels that it can be difficult to know where to get help,” says HESTA’s General Manager of Advice Jen Harding.
“That’s why we’ve partnered with CareAbout. They offer a one-stop location to find the best care options for your loved one, whether that be in their own home, so they can continue living independently, or in residential care.”
Speak to an expert Care Adviser for a straightforward guide to aged care:
The government provides support through the Home Care Package Program. Try CareAbout’s home care calculator to see how much your loved one could receive to help them stay safely at home.
*While CareAbout is not a home care provider, their parent company, CareAbout Holdings Pty Ltd (ABN 41 612 411 720) does own a provider. They will always disclose to you if they make a match with a provider they own or have a financial interest in.
Visit CareAbout to find out more about their services#.
As we approach the end of another financial year, there are some things to consider if you’re planning to make extra contributions.
The deadline for extra contributions into super for the 2023-24 financial year has now passed. Find out more.
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