National Seniors Australia

16/10/2026

In a huge win for seniors, the Senate has voted down the bill to cut the Private Health Insurance Rebate, but the fight continues as new bill immediately introduced.

Read more in this week's featured article in our Connect newsletter: https://nationalseniors.com.au/news/featured-news/kill-the-bill-volume-2

16/10/2026

🌿 A lovely day at Palm Lake Resort Tweed River!

What a beautiful setting for our National Seniors Australia Seniors Information Session, with gorgeous river views and a warm welcome from the Palm Lake Tweed River team. A big thank you to Suzanne for hosting us!

Karen and Heather from our Community Engagement team shared information about NSA’s advocacy, tools to enhance your retirement, practical tips to save money and how to stay safe online.

💻 Our attendees did so well in the online safety quiz after the session, they absolutely aced it!

🎁 The giveaways generously provided by our sponsor, WaterWipes, were also snapped up!

A special thank you to Colleen and the committee from our Tweed Border Branch for joining us and sharing the social opportunities available through their local branch. It’s a wonderful way to make connections and stay active in the community.

📍 Want to get involved? Tweed Border meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10am at South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South.

📞 Contact Colleen on 0400 774 319 or find out more at https://nationalseniors.com.au/get-involved/branches/tweed-border

15/10/2026

💙 Connecting with our community at the Centenary Over 50s Expo!

What a fantastic day of information, entertainment and community connection at the Centenary Over 50s Expo at Riverlife Baptist Church!

David from our National Seniors Australia Community Engagement team joined our wonderful Forest Lake Branch to host a stall and chat with local residents about the issues that matter to older Australians.

💵 There was once again great support for our Keep Cash campaign, highlighting how important it is for people to retain access to cash and the freedom to choose how they pay.

A big thank you to the Centenary North Police Beat Volunteers in Policing for organising this wonderful event and bringing together so many services, organisations and community groups.

📣 Help us keep cash available for everyone! Find out more about our Keep Cash campaign and how you can support it: https://nationalseniors.com.au/keep-cash

15/10/2026

COMMON SENSE PREVAILS AS BILL TO CUT HIGHER PHI REBATE KICKED OUT OF SENATE

Yesterday afternoon, the Senate voted to kill the Bill to remove the higher Private Health Insurance rebate for Australians 65+. NSA has led the fight against this change since the cut was announced in April, ahead of the budget. The government has today introduced the same legislation, only changing the title to add "No.2".

There is much uncertainty about the impact the cut will have on private and public hospitals and on the health of older Australians. Helping seniors to retain Private Health insurance ensures our ageing population remains healthier for longer while alleviating pressure on our already stressed health and aged care systems. Government needs to see Private Health as an investment in the future, not a burden on the budget – and NSA will continue to advocate for this!

We thank Senator Anne Ruston, Senator Jacqui Lambie, Dr Monique Ryan MP, Rebekha Sharkie MP and Dr Anne Webster MP as well as the thousands of campaign supporters who joined NSA to oppose this Bill in its current form.

Read more in our Media Release here: https://bit.ly/MediaReleaseNSAPHI

15/10/2026

Macquarie University researchers are testing a new text messaging system for Australian adults with chronic health conditions during extreme heat.

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Macquarie University researchers are testing a new text messaging system for Australian adults with chronic health conditions during extreme heat.

14/10/2026

COMMON SENSE PREVAILS AS BILL TO CUT HIGHER PHI REBATE KICKED OUT OF SENATE

Yesterday afternoon, the Senate voted to kill the Bill to remove the higher Private Health Insurance rebate for Australians 65+. NSA has led the fight against this change since the cut was announced in April, ahead of the budget. While the government has indicated it will reintroduce the Bill (as early as today) in an amended form, for now – common sense has prevailed!

There is much uncertainty about the impact the cut will have on private and public hospitals and on the health of older Australians. Helping seniors to retain Private Health insurance ensures our ageing population remains healthier for longer while alleviating pressure on our already stressed health and aged care systems. Government needs to see Private Health as an investment in the future, not a burden on the budget – and NSA will continue to advocate for this!

We thank Senator Anne Ruston, Senator Jacqui Lambie, Dr Monique Ryan MP, Rebekha Sharkie MP and Dr Anne Webster MP as well as the thousands of campaign supporters who joined NSA to oppose this Bill in its current form.

Read more in our Media Release here: https://bit.ly/MediaReleaseNSAPHI

14/10/2026

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14/10/2026

Here’s five ways you can check if an investment opportunity is a scam.

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Here’s five ways you can check if an investment opportunity is a scam.

14/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Seniors Month at the Southside Seniors Expo!

What a fantastic day at the 2026 Southside Seniors Expo at Calamvale Community College!

A big thank you to Leeanne Enoch MP, Shadow Seniors Minister for Queensland, and her team for the invitation and for bringing together so many organisations, services and businesses to support older Queenslanders.

David Hallesy and Karen Furnivall from our National Seniors Australia Community Engagement team loved chatting with attendees about our advocacy campaigns and practical ways to save money.

💵 There was particularly strong interest in our Keep Cash campaign, supported by atmx, with plenty of visitors stopping by for a photo with our Keep Cash selfie frame!

It was wonderful to connect with so many people during Seniors Month and hear what matters to older Australians.

📣 Want to learn more, save money and have your say on issues affecting older Australians? Explore our upcoming free events at: https://nationalseniors.com.au/about/events

14/10/2026

Predicted extreme heat poses a threat to vulnerable people, including many older Australians.

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Predicted extreme heat poses a threat to vulnerable people, including many older Australians.