ASIC provides guidance on how to choose a financial advisor wisely. The ASIC website also has a reverse mortgage calculator so you can see how a reverse mortgage debt would build over time and the affect it would have on the equity in your home.
Phone: 1300 300 630
Email: fido@asic.gov.au
Web: www.asic.gov.au/fido/fido.nsf
National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI)
A government funded, independent agency providing information to the general public on investment products and loans.
Post: PO Box 893
Woden ACT 2606
Phone: 1800 020 110
Fax: (02) 6285 3787
Email: nicri@nicri.org.au
Web: www.nicri.org.au
Commonwealth Carelink Centres
This government program provides a single national point of access to a wide range of services that support independent living in the community and provide information about costs for services, assessment processes and eligibility criteria.
Post: Department of Health & Ageing
Commonwealth Carelink Program
MDP 32
GPO Box 9849
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 052 222
Email: Commcarelink@health.gov.au
Web: www.commcarelink.health.gov.au
Stay At Home scheme
A not-for-profit South Australian service that refers you to skilled tradespeople who can carry out the work you require to enable you to stay at home.
Address: 25 Lower Portrush Road
Marden SA 5070
Phone: (08) 8130 3900
Fax: (08) 8130 3950
Email: ach@ach.org.au
Web: www.ach.org.au/staying_put.htm
Centrelink
Contact this government agency to find out how a reverse mortgage may affect any commonwealth benefits you currently receive. They also offer a Pension Loan Scheme to those who are ineligible for the pension under the income or asset test.
Phone: 13 10 21
Web: www.centrelink.gov.au
ACH Group
A not-for-profit organisation specialising in accommodation for financially disadvantaged elderly people in South Australia.
Address: 32 Halifax Street, Adelaide 5000
Phone: (08) 8130 3900
Email: info@ach.org.au
Web: www.ach.org.au/index.htm
Seniors Housing Online
A website which lists Australian retirement villages and other accommodation options by location, facilities and price range
Phone: (02) 9977 2761
Email: enquiries@seniorshousingonline.com.au
Web: www.seniorshousingonline.com.au
Legal Services Commission
Provides free legal advice to any person on most legal matters. They can inform you of your rights and obligations and help you understand what action you can take.
Address: 82-98 Wakefield Street
Adelaide 5000
Phone: 1300 366 424 (cost of a local call)
Web: www.lsc.sa.gov.au
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