Try not to be a woman over 55 in Australia
Aug 13, 2016
Australian women over 55 are healthy but for income security, the position of older Australians is 67th out of 96 countries and worst of all for single women.
Given teaching is a female dominated profession, and not particularly well paid, you might be interested in some research.
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The reasons why women in this age group are worse off are as you'd expect but solutions suggested might surprise you. The fastest growing age group generating entrepreneurs in Australia is 54-64. Research suggests instead of government funding focusing on young entrepreneurs only, that the benefits of this age group becoming self sufficient, rather than reskilled for another job, could be key. Read further here
Latest Show Added - Victoria again
Complete Works Theatre Company have added their fabulous Twelfth Night. It's a live show for senior secondary students. They also offer other live and online shows. Check them all out here.
Image: Twelfth Night, incursion, Victoria only
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Latest Show Added - Victoria and more
Don't Turn This Show Around! Join ventriloquist Natalie May and her cheeky puppet friends as they navigate friendship challenges, silly misunderstandings, big emotions, and the ups and downs of growing up — all while trying very hard not to “turn this show around!” Suits Yr 1-6. Details.
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Term 2 almost done, now for Terms 3 & 4
SFS Subscriber enews is out this week in most states/territories.
Find out what's coming up and plan ahead. Not a subscriber?? Go here.
Image: Junkyard Beats, based in Sydney & Melbourne, offer shows and workshops linking sustainability with music. They're great for either inspiring in Term 3 or cel
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