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Why Using AI for Your Superannuation TPD Claim Is a Bad Idea

7 April 2026by leonardandwelch

These days, people use AI for everything. Emails. Shopping lists. Holiday plans. School assignments. Awkward text messages they do not want to write themselves (weird, I know!). So, it is no surprise that some people think they should use AI for their superannuation TPD claim The problem is, a TPD claim isn’t a shopping list,...

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Can you make a TPD claim if you have a mental health condition?

31 March 2026by leonardandwelch

Yes, you can make a claim if you have a mental health condition. A lot of people assume TPD claims are only for physical injuries. Bad back. Crushed knee. Cancer. Stroke. Something you can point to on a scan. But that is not how it works. A mental health condition can absolutely support a TPD...

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When “Protecting Your Super” Leaves Australians Unprotected

11 March 2026by leonardandwelch

When “Protecting Your Super” Leaves Australians Unprotected Back in 2019, the government brought in the Protecting Your Super package and the Putting Members’ Interests First legislation. The idea sounded sensible enough. Stop people, especially younger workers and low-balance members, from having their super chipped away by insurance premiums they did not know they were paying....

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Sleepwalking Into Retirement and Ignoring an Important Safety Net: Why Aussies Need to Engage with their Super

20 February 2026by leonardandwelch

Engage With Your Superannuation Superannuation is important for retirement and for providing insurance cover. But here’s a stat that should make you sit up straight: more than one in four Australians can’t even name their own super fund. Not their balance. Not their investment option. Their fund. That’s according to research commissioned by the Super...

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Why Choose Leonard and Welch?

13 January 2026by leonardandwelch

Helping You Access Your Superannuation Benefits — No Win, No Fee If illness, injury, or disability has stopped you from working, your superannuation fund may (and is likely to) include insurance benefits you didn’t know you had. Leonard & Welch can help you access your superannuation insurance benefits. Many Australians are unaware that their super...

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Insurance Coverage After Ceasing Work Due to Injury or Illness: A Practical Guide

13 January 2026by leonardandwelch

Insurance Benefits After Injury or Illness When work ceases due to injury or illness, it is essential that you understand what insurance entitlements you might have. In Australia, insurance is typically provided from: Superannuation-linked insurance: TPD, Income Protection and Death insurance. Workers’ Compensation: For work-related conditions Personal insurance: Stand-alone Income Protection (IP), TPD, or trauma...

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If I am making super contributions, am I covered for Total & Permanent Disability Insurance 

13 January 2026by leonardandwelch

Many Australians assume that if they are paying into superannuation, they are automatically covered by Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance. While it’s true that most super funds provide insurance to their members, the reality is more complex. Simply contributing to your super does not guarantee that you have TPD insurance. In this blog, we’ll...

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What if I’m receiving Income Protection Insurance Benefits or Other Similar Benefits, Am I Still Able to apply for a Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance Benefit?

13 January 2026by leonardandwelch

Navigating the world of insurance and your entitlements can be confusing, especially when you’re dealing with an injury or illness. Many people wonder whether claiming income protection benefits, a disability support pension, or workers’ compensation payments affects their eligibility for a TPD insurance benefit. There is a lot to unpack on these issues, which, if...

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Is It Hard to Get a TPD Payout? A Lawyer with Almost 30 Years’ Experience Explains.

12 January 2026by leonardandwelch

If you’re considering making a Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) claim, it is helpful to know where to start. The process, like most things legal, can seem (and indeed, can be) daunting, especially when you’re already dealing with the challenges of a life-changing injury or illness. To explain what is involved, we have drawn on...

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