The last year was probably one of the most traumatising in my entire life. Despite having survived many dark storms and burning pits. I never thought I would have made it past 2019 emotionally, mentally, physically broken in every way and I was so happy to find that I...
Stay on track with your professional development and help future-proof your career goals by upskilling. The latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics tell us that 2.7million Australians either lost their job or are grappling with reduced hoursi as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Although retail and hospitality...
Recent times have got lots of people thinking about their next professional steps. Finding yourself facing an unexpected career change can feel scary, it can be hard to know who to talk to, who to trust and what to do next. Ideally, we’d all have a mentor or leader...
For many people, the government’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) early release of super scheme has been a lifesaver, with the money accessed from retirement savings helping provide additional support at a time of economic uncertainty. In total, 1.81 million Australians have withdrawn $13.5 billion from super funds, at an average amount...
In my work as a Career Coach, clients regularly ask me whether they really need to have a LinkedIn profile. Usually these clients are anti-social media and are not completely comfortable having all their business available for public consumption. I appreciate that many people feel the need to protect...
It is important, now more than ever, to look after our health and wellbeing, because it is powerful stuff. Women’s Health week is fast approaching, from the 7th till 11th of September, reminding us all to take the time to check in on our health and continue to make...
With the coronavirus pandemic rapidly worsening every day, no doubt you may be wondering how you can protect yourself financially, especially if the coronavirus impacts your ability to work. The good news is that insurance will cover you in many cases, but not all. It’s best to do your...
We are in the middle of a working-from-home revolution in Australia right now. In fact, 68% of Australian employers allowed remote working in 2019; so this is a trend we don’t expect to slow down any time soon. While working from home can sound great to some people, it can...
Q&A with Lisa Wagner, Principal of Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers. Are you separating and want to know what’s best for your children? Here are our trusted answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about separation and child custody. Q: What’s the difference between a Parenting Plan and...
Everyone wants to pay less on their mortgage and refinancing is one strategy that can help lower your interest rates, but is it worth it? We take a look at how you can get the most out of refinancing. Why refinance? Generally, people refinance to negotiate a better deal...
