Alison, aged 43 and with two dependent children, was going through a divorce settlement. Worried about the future, she wished to get her finances in order and develop a post-settlement plan to ensure she and her children were provided for.

Navigating Centrelink is never easy. It’s even more difficult when you’re not tech-savvy, struggling with hearing and eyesight, or have been out of the ‘system’ for years. Deterred by the convoluted application process, many older women don’t apply, and miss out on the money and benefits they are entitled to.

March 8th, was International Women’s Day www.internationalwomensday.com I’ve thought a lot about how this aligns with both my business and personal values. As a financial adviser, woman, mother, daughter, partner and friend, my mission is to empower single women to feel financially secure and in control of their financial future.

How do you view money? More often than not, the way we think about money is learned from our parents. We watch their behaviour as children and subconsciously build a financial narrative that influences the rest of our lives. But we can re-write our story to create a healthy and productive financial mindset.