Susan Bonnici

Sep 6, 2023 | thirdsector.com.au | Michael Crowe |Susan Bonnici |Paulo C. Rizal |Pearl Dy

Even after death, the outcome of your will shouldn’t be a mystery to you. That’s why it’s crucial to know how to navigate your estate and plan your will, especially if you have an unconventional will. Some strange requestsDid you know Napoleon Bonaparte apparently wanted to distribute his hair amongst his friends after his death, while ‘60s pop singer Dusty Springfield’s wish was for her dearest furry companion to have a comfortable life after her death.

Jul 12, 2023 | thirdsector.com.au | Menchie Khairuddin |Neil Pharaoh |David R. Spriggs |Susan Bonnici

It is no secret that the aged care industry is currently facing significant workforce challenges, with the demand for skilled professionals far exceeding the available supply. In such a tumultuous environment, it becomes crucial for organisations to become employers of choice if they want to attract and retain top talent. So how can organisations achieve that? And how can they stand out in such a saturated market?

Jul 12, 2023 | thirdsector.com.au | Neil Pharaoh |Menchie Khairuddin |David R. Spriggs |Susan Bonnici

Welcome to Happenings on the Hill – Happenings on the Hill is a fortnightly column specifically for the Third Sector by government engagement expert Neil Pharaoh, Director & Co-Founder of Tanck. While State budgets are bleeding red (except WA), the Commonwealth had a surprising surplus, potentially around $19b (and that was after sending $2b to the State & Territories for housing).

Jun 24, 2023 | startsat60.com | Susan Bonnici

It should be a part of an estate plan, which includes a full review of your total wealth – involving instructions on superannuation assets, advanced health care directives, Powers of Attorney, interests in family trusts and business interests – not just the personal assets itemised in the will itself. Estate planning isn’t something you should just keep in mind for your post-mortem wishes either.

May 11, 2023 | fsadvice.com.au | Susan Bonnici

Divorce at any age is tough. When you are older at the time of divorce, it is crucial that you consider how you split your assets and the implications this will have for your estate, especially if you have adult children or a blended family. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the median age at divorce is rising for both men and women with ABS statistics showing the median age at divorce is now 42.8 for women and 45.9 for men, compared to 38.6 and 41.4 in 2000.