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Ageing not so BONZA for some

By Brian Murphy - posted Tuesday, 14 October 2014


The family focus can be extended to caring payments or Newstart for grandparents to look after their grandchildren.

The maternity/paternity leave provided by government and private sectors would be significantly reduced if grandparents were paid for their time caring for their grandchildren.

It would also provide them with worthwhile work rather than be involved in an often futile job search.

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By encouraging grandparents to perform this role, it would also reduce child care payments provided by government.

These savings could be diverted into funding superannuation for the caring grandparents and will negate the need for parental leave in many cases.

Health and fitness routines are paramount for this age group and there will be a need for medical centres that are community based and age specific so we don't clog the hospital systems.

The community Boomer hub centres will also guarantee that Boomers will keep assisting Boomers as they decline physically as the fitter ones look after those who are not so fortunate.

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We are the generation that is causing all the concern by governments, employers and society over economic and social participation.

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We are the ones who do not have enough superannuation to assist us financially as we age.

Allow us some voice as a group and hope for the future by seriously considering some of our recommendations in addressing those concerns.

Look for government policy that addresses the concerns raised here as issues arise over an ageing Australia.

Focus on us as a group so our concerns for our generation can be met.

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