Sadly incidences of elder abuse in our community are increasing. According to Queensland Government data in 2016/17, there were 1600 abuse notifications, an increase of 7% from the previous financial year. Minister for Seniors Coralee O’Rourke reported that financial abuse at 65%, is the abuse most commonly reported, followed by psychological abuse. If you suspect…
As we age, thought is required to be given to the steps required to be able to stay at home as long as you can. Options include managing your own care with the help of family and friends, paying for help privately, perhaps entering aged care sooner than you would like, and accessing government subsidised…
Calling all Franchisors – you need to review and update your Disclosure Document by 31 October including the following: 1) Clause 21.1 of the Disclosure Document Statement of Solvency; 2) Clause 21.2 of the Disclosure Document Financial Reports for last 2 completed years; 3) Clause 21.4 of the Disclosure Document Statement of Solvency by a…
Resolving Franchise Disputes. One of the good things about the Franchising Code of Conduct is that it provides a mechanism for resolving franchise disputes. The Code states that a franchise agreement must provide for a complaint handling procedure that complies with the Code. A party to a franchise agreement who has a dispute with another…
Avoiding & resolving conflict. Family conflict over issues surrounding elder family members are on the rise. This is due to elder family members living longer, them becoming dependant in many and varied ways and differences of opinions on how the elder family member’s needs should best be met. Family conflict can arise over time or…
Franchisor Disclosure Document Update. Time Limits Apply – Updating your Disclosure Document and Financial Reports. We are already well into the new 2016/17 financial year and for Franchisors that means getting organised to: Have their accountant prepare their financial reports for the 2015/2016 financial year; and Update their standard disclosure document, which requires a thorough…