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THE 2025 Corangamite Seniors and Pensioners Information Kit is out, packed with everything older residents need to navigate government services.<\/p>\n

It includes information on aged care, Centrelink services, healthcare, Medicare and other essential support services.<\/p>\n

“The 2025 Seniors Kits sets out ways we are supporting older Australians\u2014it’s a great resource, and you’ll find lots of information about services, general safety tips, as well as the latest pension payment rates,” Corangamite federal member Libby Coker said.<\/p>\n

“Our government absolutely recognises the enormous contribution older Australians have made and continue to make to our society and to our economy.<\/p>\n

“That’s why we’re working hard to protect your pension, improve aged care, strengthen Medicare and ease the cost-of-living pressures to help support you and your family.”<\/p>\n

To view the kit, head to libbycoker.com.au\/news\/resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Print editions can also be collected on request from Libby Coker’s electorate office at 26\/500-540 Torquay Road, Armstrong Creek. Phone 5261 7683 or email libby.coker.mp@aph.gov.au<\/a> to reserve a copy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE 2025 Corangamite Seniors and Pensioners Information Kit is out, packed with everything older residents need to navigate government services. It includes information on aged care, Centrelink services, healthcare, Medicare and other essential support services. “The 2025 Seniors Kits sets out ways we are supporting older Australians\u2014it’s a great resource, and you’ll find lots of […]<\/p>\n

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