Giving Back
GIVING WISELY
HOW TAX-SMART PHILANTHROPY BUILDS WEALTH AND COMMUNITY IN AUSTRALIA Introduction: A New Era for everyday Australian Giving Philanthropy in Australia is changing. It’s no longer just for the wealthy or for big corporations everyday Australians are discovering how giving can be both deeply rewarding and financially smart. With new government incentives and easier ways to…
Read MoreFROM BOOMERS TO MILLENNIALS
RETHINKING WEALTH, HOUSING, AND OPPORTUNITY IN AUSTRALIA Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Australian Wealth Australia’s story has long been one of progress, prosperity, and the promise that each generation will enjoy a better life than the last. For decades, this narrative held true: baby boomers and their parents benefited from robust economic growth, affordable housing,…
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Leading Advice announces offer of free financial guidance for those facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 Leading Advice is stepping up to support the local community by offering free financial guidance to everyday Australians who have fallen on tough times during the COVID-19 crisis. The offer is part of a nation-wide initiative by one of…
Read More5 tips for … Communicating better – with everyone!
When was the last time you switched off your phone and other devices, and communicated with someone? Like really communicated. Not just a quick tweet, text or status update but real human connection. Been a while? You are not alone. As we become increasingly tethered to our smartphones and online platforms, interpersonal or “soft” skills…
Read MoreFeeling generous and want to make a difference? Here are five tips on giving to consider.
An estimated 14.9 million Australian adults (80.8 per cent of the population) gave $12.5 billion to charities and not-for-profit organisations in 2015–16.[1] For many people, donating comes as a response to a specific request, but if you feel strongly about helping out, why not budget for it? As well, many people plan to leave money…
Read MoreClient News: Art2Healing in Nepal
Our clients are pretty amazing, so it’s unsurprisingly that they get up to some pretty amazing things. This month we wanted to share the work of our client, Helen. In a few months’ time, Helen will be travelling to Nepal for some weeks with a non-for-profit, creative arts therapy organisation that is dedicated to assisting and empowering…
Read MoreLongevity: Are you prepared?
The secret to a happy, long life: exercise, vegies … and a financial plan for your future. All over the world people are living longer. What’s the secret? National Geographic researchers found that the following could add years to your life: Invisible exercise: It’s exercise that is a seamless part of your day, like…
Read MoreShot with Ian Thorpe
It was great to get a shot with Ian Thorpe OAM at the AFA National Conference in Canberra. Together with other members of the AFA Community, over $70,000 was raised to support selected conference charity partners menslink, ReachOut, Women’s Housing, Black Dog Institute, and MS Research Australia. Our donation went to ReachOut. In addition, the AFA announced support of…
Read MoreGolden Mic Winner
Well done Katrina for taking out the Golden Mic at breakfast this morning. A fiercely contested prize each week among other small business owners.
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