Financial
Financial Assistance
"We had our retirement planned - the four-wheel drive and the caravan - trips away and time to enjoy family without the pressure of work. Suddenly there were three children to care for with all the costs of clothes, school, medical expenses and everything. Our budget just wasn't going to stretch that far ...we had to completely re-think our lives"
Introduction
Raising grandchildren can be a costly business and there is no doubt you have not planned for this situation in your older age. Plans for retirement might need to change: you may find you need to retire early to cope with your new life – on the other hand you might choose to keep working longer due to the added costs of raising another family.
Your house might need extensions – you may need a bigger car or a bigger fridge. Your daily cost of living will undoubtedly increase with extra food, medical bills, clothing and schooling. If your grandchild has a disability there will be the added costs of specialist care and support.
Whatever your financial situation you may find you are entitled to some government assistance. If you are really struggling you may find you need some crisis intervention.
Where do you go for HELP?
- Click Here To Read More About: Centrelink
- Click Here To Read More About: Medicare
- Click Here To Read More About: Community Support Organisations
- Click Here To Read More About: Department of Human Services
- Click Here To Read More About: Child Support Agency