Achieving financial independence and sustainability

How will your decisions and life circumstancesimpact your long term financial security?

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Real People, Real StoriesOne aspect of BPW is to empower women to be better informed and take control of their financial future. So for our Equal Pay Day event this year we have decided to focus on the very topical theme of Superannuation and Financial Security. It’s not easy but we’ve come up with an approach to address this rather dry topic which is going to be fun and engaging – with real life case studies!

MilestonesEveryday life, everyday decisions as well as those major milestones in your life can have a big impact on your journey to financial independence and sustainability.

Outcomes, Ideas & ActionsYou’re going to love it and will come away with ideas of actions you could take to better secure your financial future and/or be better informed to discuss this with young women you know, who have time to alter the course of their financial direction.

Wednesday 9th September 20156.00pm for 6.15pm start to 8:30pm

Joondalup Reception Centre, 102 Boas Avenue Joondalup, $35 Members & Guests

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Equal Pay Day is just one day in the year where we focus on the causes of the gender pay gap and what we can do to change this.The Australia Institute’s report “What’s choice got to do with it!” shows that a woman working full-time in commerce, with no children and limited caring responsibilities, still ends up with around 9% less superannuation than the average male at retirement. A woman working in retail with two children and an elderly parent to care for, will retire with less than half of the retirement savings of the average male of the same age.

What is Equal Pay Day?Equal Pay Day marks the period of extra days in the current year which women need to work to achieve the same wages that men earned during the previous financial year. So for every 12 months that men work, for example, women may have to work approximately 60 days extra – and that is Equal Pay Day.

BPW Australia Business and Professional Women Australia

BPW is a global NGO that develops women’s potential at all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building, education, and economic empowerment programs & projects around the world. We take action to achieve women’s equality in social, economic, community and political terms.

BPW holds Special Category Status at the United Nations and represents the voice of women in more than 100 countries. Established in Australia in 1925, BPW Australia has been influencing and driving legislative changes such as Paid Parental Leave, Equal Pay and divorce law to help shape the way Australian women live their lives today.

Become a MemberJoin a global network of women who make a difference

• Find mentors and role models

• Have a say in women’s issues and the things that affect you

• Further your business and career

• Save with member discounts on events

• Develop your leadership skills

Hosted by BPW Joondalup for BPW WA Clubs Business and Professional Women Australia

Book Now! with Credit Card* (via Eventbrite) bpwjequalpayday.eventbrite.com.au

Registration closes Friday 4th September*Charges apply

For enquiries:Email: bpwjoondalup@yahoo.com.au

Phone: Sandra Cook, President - BPW Joondalup, 0409 608 344

Source: equalpayday.com.au

Want to know more? Go to www.bpw.com.au