Maternity Leave Checklist

Posted in: pregnancy, household & budget, jobs & careers
Combining work and family life takes some planning, whether it is your first pregnancy or you already have children.  By considering our maternity leave checklist, you can begin to formulate a plan for maternity leave and parental leave.

Guide to Government Family Benefit Payments

Posted in: baby, household & budget
Having a baby is expensive.  Read our guide to available government family benefit payments to ensure you receive all the payments and financial assistance you are entitled to.

Eating Seasonally

Posted in: feeding, household & budget, conception & fertility
To have a balanced diet, we all need to think of our body and the effects of the environment around us. Most people are aware of the flavour, texture, and vibrancy (chi energy) of freshly harvested food, whether it is from a local farmer's market, or from your own backyard. Eating cherries shipped in from the US in the middle of winter is not only unsustainable, it can cause disharmony within the body!

Maternity Leave Entitlements in Australia

Posted in: pregnancy, household & budget, jobs & careers
Maternity Leave Entitlements in Australia are determined by Federal Government regulations.   State Government laws and individual employer policies are also applicable and can vary widely so use this information as a starting point then ensure you confirm details for your specific situation.

How to afford a baby

Posted in: pregnancy, household & budget, conception & fertility
Mother and financial planner Justine Davies takes you step-by-step through the financial minefield of starting a family.

Renovator's Guide to Success

Posted in: household & budget
You've heard the expression 'failing to prepare is preparing to fail', right? A renovator must have come up with that! The design may be the fun part, but before you start it pays to understand common problems and how to manage them, not to mention how much to spend and what you might get for the money. (That's unless you're absolutely loaded, in which case pass Go now!)..