September 2021 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter begins with information on Government super contribution measures, which may help eligible individuals to grow their super for retirement.

Our animation illustrates the Family Home Guarantee — a new Government scheme to assist eligible single parents, with dependent children purchase a home.

Passing away intestate can cause undue emotional and financial distress for loved ones left behind — we provide an update on Australian intestacy rules.

An insurer may include beneficial supplementary provisions alongside the core provisions of their TPD insurance policy offering — we discuss these supplementary provisions.

We also have a thought-provoking TED Talk by Tom Oxley on the importance and benefits of organisations creating a safe and supportive environment for employees — especially when it comes to mental health in the workplace.

Lastly, in Vanessa Stoykov’s latest financial education piece, she talks about limiting thoughts and beliefs around money, and how to change your money mindset for the better.

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Kind Regards,

The team at Bellwether Financial Group

Newsletter Articles


Growing your super: Government super contributions

For some of us, it can be challenging to grow our super. In this article, we discuss several Government super contribution measures, which may help those eligible to grow their super for retirement.


The Family Home Guarantee animation

It can be difficult for someone who is separated or divorced—especially with children—to save an adequate home deposit. In this animation, we illustrate the details of the Family Home Guarantee.


Invalid wills, passing away intestate, and intestacy rules – Part 2

One of the most important things we can do prior to our passing is ensure we have a valid will in place. In this article, we provide an update on various intestacy rules that exist in Australia.


TPD insurance: Core & supplementary provisions

One of the most important things we can do prior to our passing is ensure we have a valid will in place. In this article, we provide an update on various intestacy rules that exist in Australia.


Workplace mental health—all you need to know (for now)

A mental health condition will affect 45.5% of Australians at some point in their lifetime. In this insightful TED Talk, Tom Oxley explores all things related to workplace mental health.


Vanessa Stoykov: How to improve your finances by thinking

Vanessa Stoykov is a renowned Australian money educator. In this special financial education piece, Vanessa discusses limiting thoughts and beliefs, and how to change your mindset for the better.