BobCoder
@bobcoder.bsky.social
Ancient retired aviation electronics engineering trainer and software developer in Australia. Classical music. Amateur classical Virtual Pipe Organist. Leash walker & warming pad for 2 rescued cats. Opinions my own. Formerly BobTheBuilder on X. No DMs.
#auspol Recall how our current government claimed credit for early release of 20000 aged care Support at Home packages (after being pressured to do so)? The hidden detail is that many of these were funded to an "interim" value of only 60%. ETA for the remaining 40% unknown.
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
#auspol Recall how our current government claimed credit for early release of 20000 aged care Support at Home packages (after being pressured to do so)? The hidden detail is that many of these were funded to an "interim" value of only 60%. ETA for the remaining 40% unknown.
#auspol
Geez! Trying to engage a Support At Home aged care provider as a potential new client (with package funds ready to hand over) is now like trying to deal with Centrelink! Have left emails & phone messages with several in the past week & they are just not returning calls.
Geez! Trying to engage a Support At Home aged care provider as a potential new client (with package funds ready to hand over) is now like trying to deal with Centrelink! Have left emails & phone messages with several in the past week & they are just not returning calls.
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 AM
#auspol
Geez! Trying to engage a Support At Home aged care provider as a potential new client (with package funds ready to hand over) is now like trying to deal with Centrelink! Have left emails & phone messages with several in the past week & they are just not returning calls.
Geez! Trying to engage a Support At Home aged care provider as a potential new client (with package funds ready to hand over) is now like trying to deal with Centrelink! Have left emails & phone messages with several in the past week & they are just not returning calls.
#auspol
Aged care recipients can potentially stretch their Support At Home funds by administering some of the process themselves. BUT...
hellocare.com.au/self-managin...
Aged care recipients can potentially stretch their Support At Home funds by administering some of the process themselves. BUT...
hellocare.com.au/self-managin...
Self managing your Support at Home budget? Be very careful which provider you choose - Hellocare
A rule change now in force means some older Australians are being asked to pay thousands upfront before they can receive care.
hellocare.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#auspol
Aged care recipients can potentially stretch their Support At Home funds by administering some of the process themselves. BUT...
hellocare.com.au/self-managin...
Aged care recipients can potentially stretch their Support At Home funds by administering some of the process themselves. BUT...
hellocare.com.au/self-managin...
#auspol
So hospital funding will be cut now, despite the impact on them of the aged care cuts? "Hospitals will bear the brunt, with premature admissions to residential care, which is far more expensive, becoming inevitable". What value that little green card now? hellocare.com.au/the-aged-car...
So hospital funding will be cut now, despite the impact on them of the aged care cuts? "Hospitals will bear the brunt, with premature admissions to residential care, which is far more expensive, becoming inevitable". What value that little green card now? hellocare.com.au/the-aged-car...
The Aged Care Act's ‘Improved rights’ are a myth to deflect from crushing fees - Hellocare
Two weeks after the new Aged Care Act took effect, seniors are asking: what rights have actually improved? The answer is almost none, while new co-payments and soaring fees are forcing families into f...
hellocare.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
#auspol
So hospital funding will be cut now, despite the impact on them of the aged care cuts? "Hospitals will bear the brunt, with premature admissions to residential care, which is far more expensive, becoming inevitable". What value that little green card now? hellocare.com.au/the-aged-car...
So hospital funding will be cut now, despite the impact on them of the aged care cuts? "Hospitals will bear the brunt, with premature admissions to residential care, which is far more expensive, becoming inevitable". What value that little green card now? hellocare.com.au/the-aged-car...
#AusPol
Aged Care Support At Home, "The government deliberately prioritized political expediency over equitable funding, shifting the financial strain onto the vulnerable". "it is a bear trap disguised as a stepping stone".
hellocare.com.au/albanese-cam...
Aged Care Support At Home, "The government deliberately prioritized political expediency over equitable funding, shifting the financial strain onto the vulnerable". "it is a bear trap disguised as a stepping stone".
hellocare.com.au/albanese-cam...
Albanese campaigned on fixing aged care, then sold out seniors for political survival - Hellocare
The new Aged Care Act came into effect over the weekend, willfully ignoring the Royal Commission’s most important recommendation: a levy to fairly fund care. Labor avoided it to dodge political backla...
hellocare.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#AusPol
Aged Care Support At Home, "The government deliberately prioritized political expediency over equitable funding, shifting the financial strain onto the vulnerable". "it is a bear trap disguised as a stepping stone".
hellocare.com.au/albanese-cam...
Aged Care Support At Home, "The government deliberately prioritized political expediency over equitable funding, shifting the financial strain onto the vulnerable". "it is a bear trap disguised as a stepping stone".
hellocare.com.au/albanese-cam...
Why are we members of the "aging" full-pensioner cohort - who will be significantly financially disadvantaged by these July 1st "aged care" changes - blocked from replying to this post?
“Ageing” added in Albo’s reshuffle.
Mark Butler is now Minister for Health and Ageing, with newcomer Sam Rae (the young fella pictured) appointed Aged Care & Seniors Minister.
Replacing “Aged Care” with “Ageing” is a subtle, but important difference...
#auspol
nationalseniors.com.au/news/feature...
Mark Butler is now Minister for Health and Ageing, with newcomer Sam Rae (the young fella pictured) appointed Aged Care & Seniors Minister.
Replacing “Aged Care” with “Ageing” is a subtle, but important difference...
#auspol
nationalseniors.com.au/news/feature...
“Ageing” added in Albo’s reshuffle
Major changes are underway for Australia’s leadership on ageing and aged care following the federal election.
nationalseniors.com.au
May 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Why are we members of the "aging" full-pensioner cohort - who will be significantly financially disadvantaged by these July 1st "aged care" changes - blocked from replying to this post?
Reposted by BobCoder
Labor PM Anthony Albanese absolutely demolished LNP Oppn Ldr Peter Dutton in his address at National Press Club today (Wed.).
People need to hear his clear exposition of Labor's election policies.
Dog knows what MSM will make of it, so please re-post the link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUTb...
People need to hear his clear exposition of Labor's election policies.
Dog knows what MSM will make of it, so please re-post the link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUTb...
IN FULL: Anthony Albanese addresses the National Press Club ahead of election day | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
www.youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Can see clearly. Can't walk properly. Go away vestibular neuritis!
April 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Can see clearly. Can't walk properly. Go away vestibular neuritis!
Reposted by BobCoder
Reposted by BobCoder
Note to self: When scrolling BlueSky posts using a mouse wheel, ensure that the handle of your walking stick has not fallen onto the keyboard such as to hold down the Ctrl key or you will just change the page size instead. 😅
January 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Note to self: When scrolling BlueSky posts using a mouse wheel, ensure that the handle of your walking stick has not fallen onto the keyboard such as to hold down the Ctrl key or you will just change the page size instead. 😅
Reposted by BobCoder
Guess who wants this photo banned from the internet? Please like and repost! 😉😘
December 26, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Guess who wants this photo banned from the internet? Please like and repost! 😉😘
4 year old Bambi cat concentrating on some unknown target.
December 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
4 year old Bambi cat concentrating on some unknown target.
Bambi - quote this with a picture of your pet napping.
December 3, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Bambi - quote this with a picture of your pet napping.
My four year old rescue cat Bella with a pensive expression. Bella by name. Bella by nature. 🐈⬛
November 30, 2024 at 3:12 AM
My four year old rescue cat Bella with a pensive expression. Bella by name. Bella by nature. 🐈⬛
Reposted by BobCoder
🦋 Repost if this is your new home. 🦋
November 29, 2024 at 1:08 AM
🦋 Repost if this is your new home. 🦋
Just got contacted on here by this scammer. Sorry, wrong target dearie! Blocked & reported...
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Mavis Wanczyk Scam: What You Should Know and How to Avoid It
Almost immediately after her big Powerball win in 2017, Mavis Wanczyk scams started popping up all over the web and are still going strong today. Here's how you can spot them and what you should do to...
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November 25, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Just got contacted on here by this scammer. Sorry, wrong target dearie! Blocked & reported...
www.lottoanalyst.com/mavis-wanczy...
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Introduce yourself with some jobs apart from what you do now:
Senior Radio Technician (Aviation)
(Communications, telemetry, navigation aids, ILS, satellite)
Senior Technical Instructor
Deputy Principal of a training college
TAFE teacher
IT Consultant
Commercial Software Developer
(Now retired)
Senior Radio Technician (Aviation)
(Communications, telemetry, navigation aids, ILS, satellite)
Senior Technical Instructor
Deputy Principal of a training college
TAFE teacher
IT Consultant
Commercial Software Developer
(Now retired)
November 13, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Introduce yourself with some jobs apart from what you do now:
Senior Radio Technician (Aviation)
(Communications, telemetry, navigation aids, ILS, satellite)
Senior Technical Instructor
Deputy Principal of a training college
TAFE teacher
IT Consultant
Commercial Software Developer
(Now retired)
Senior Radio Technician (Aviation)
(Communications, telemetry, navigation aids, ILS, satellite)
Senior Technical Instructor
Deputy Principal of a training college
TAFE teacher
IT Consultant
Commercial Software Developer
(Now retired)