OTG Capital - Blog #Centrelink

Travelling Pensioners - Dollars & Making Sense 14 July 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +1000

archive show - Justin Bott from Services Australia joins us to work through a range of potential options that pensioners might consider when they embark on their travels, whether that be for 1 week or 52 weeks or more, domestically or internationally. There are many things to consider, and Justin makes it nice and easy to understand

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Centrepay & Good Shep - Dollars & Making Sense 9 Jun 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000

Justin Bott, media information officer from Services Australia is back with us and covering off information that is brand new to me and possibly many others out there. There is a budgeting and cash management tool available for all Services Australia payments recipients called Centrepay https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/centrepay - tune in to find out how this free service provides recipient easy to use payment structures to better manage ongoing payments like rent, utilities and other regular payments. And for emergency situations, Good Shep - a not-for-profit charity is there is support those in need with interest free loans and ongoing support - what a great service! https://goodshep.org.au/

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Super Gender Gap - Dollars & Making Sense 9 Jun 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +1000

Jen Richardson is a Newcastle based accountant, former financial planner who has a passion for educating those who need help in money, budgeting and finance. Now being an accountant doesn't always mean you know a lot about making money. Jen explains some of the poorest money managers she's ever met were accountants!! This show, we're discussing the ongoing dilemma of the gap in super balances between men & women, and what can be done about it. In 2021, KPMG released a study, and 5 years on this is updated. We look at Jen's blog www.jenrichardson.co and specifically an excellent article on understanding why women in Australia retire with less super. https://jenrichardson.co/why-women-retire-with-less-super-in-australia/

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Reverse Mortgages - Dollars & Making Sense 28 Apr 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +1000

This week, Justin Bott, Media Information Office from Services Australia (also known as Centrelink) comes on to discuss the pros and cons of reverse mortgages. For many that have all their assets tied up in the family home, this could be a valuable way to unlock much needed cash flow. But buyer beware, there are many traps as well as benefits. We also discuss for those of pension age, the government offering in reverse mortgages could be just what is required. As always, contact a professional adviser if you're not sure, and just in case.

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Reverse Mortgages - Dollars & Making Sense 10 Mar 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100

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Travelling Pensioners - Dollars & Making Sense 3 Mar 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100

Justin Bott from Services Australia joins us to work through a range of potential options that pensioners might consider when they embark on their travels, whether that be for 1 week or 52 weeks or more, domestically or internationally. There are many things to consider, and Justin makes it nice and easy to understand

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@Radio Northern Beaches

Unclaimed Medicare Money - Dollars & Making Sense 24 Feb 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100

Justin Bott, Information Office from Services Australia (Centrelink) joins us again to work through free money. Yes, "free money", money that is yours but you've either forgotten to claim it, or forgotten about it. Unclaimed Medicare payments that total almost one quarter of a billion dollars. Tune in to find out whether you're missing out, and don't worry, there isn't a time limit, if the money is yours? it remains yours.

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Pensioners Making Money - Dollars & Making Sense 17 Feb 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This show is a repeat from earlier this year, we hope you enjoy it!

Stuart Sheary from IFPA (www.ifpa.com.au) joins us to work through a range of potential options that pensioners might consider to supplement their income. Not everyone has the comfort of a fully loaded super account, and Stuart's suggestions are well worth considering when a number of them won't impact Centrelink payments. Tune in and find out whether you (or your parents!), may be able to take advantage of these alternative income streams to supplement your living.

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Lost Super - Dollars & Making Sense 27 Jan 2026 - Summer Series #7

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This show is a repeat from earlier this year, we hope you enjoy it!

Justin Bott, Information Office from Services Australia (Centrelink) joins us again to work through free money. Yes, "free money", money that is yours but you've either forgotten to claim it, or forgotten about it. We cover off easy ones like lost superannuation sitting in too many accounts that you've lost track of, through to old banks accounts, investments you no longer thought you had, and the hidden one that surprises? Unclaimed Medicare payments that total almost one quarter of a billion dollars. Tune in to find out whether you're missing out, and don't worry, there isn't a time limit, if the money is yours? it remains yours.

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Pensioners Making Money - Dollars & Making Sense 28 Oct 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1100

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