Australians like Ray Merlehan are considering retiring overseas to countries like Malaysia, Spain, or Greece due to high living costs and modest superannuation balances. While offering financial benefits and 'golden visa' programs, challenges include family separation, healthcare access, and visa complexities.
Australians with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosed after 65 are ineligible for NDIS, facing insufficient aged care funding. Glenn Rowan, 78, pays $7,000 weekly for care, stating inadequate support pushes patients towards early euthanasia.
Despite it being an intergenerational budget, specific parts of the economic strategy will impact older Australians.
The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service.
