Welcome to Second 50
Where women make positive change happen, together.
Inspiration
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Connection
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Collective Wisdom
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Life Design
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Possibilities
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Inspiration ▪ Connection ▪ Collective Wisdom ▪ Life Design ▪ Possibilities ▪
Your next chapter deserves to be written by you
Second 50 is a growing ecosystem of Australian women in midlife who are actively shaping their next chapter through meaningful connection, curiosity, and contribution. What gives our community its strength is not a single voice or program, but the collective presence, experience, and wisdom of the women within it.
Through structured conversations, gatherings, and co-created initiatives, women exchange ideas, listen deeply, and help each other to open up new connections and possibilities — for themselves, for each other, and for a better world.
Whether you are seeking more purpose, navigating life and work shifts, or looking for opportunities to share your skills and experience in a way that is meaningful and valued, you’ll find inspiration, guidance and like-minded women here.
Empower your change
Virtual & In-Person Forums
We host a range of virtual and in-person forums for guided connection, reflection, inspiration, and action. Women make meaningful connections and have opportunities to learn, gain and share ideas, and help others. There are many ways to participate, contribute and lead in our community.
The Possibilities Lab
The Possibilities Lab was created as a collaborative space for Second 50 women to explore and bring new ideas and projects to life — whether in work, business, or purpose. Including live Zoom sessions, quality from diverse perspectives, project spaces and meaningful support.
Sage Advice Live
We host regular lunchtime Zoom learning sessions — where Second 50 women share their expertise and experiences on important topics. These sessions are interactive, and rich with expert knowledge, insights and practical guidance. members can join live or watch recordings on-demand in our wisdom library.
Second 50 Life Design
This transformative hybrid program guides Second 50 women to design their next chapter with intention, joy, and authenticity. It is co-created and is facilitated by a generous Second 50 coach, author and creator of Think.Plan.Live. life design method, Gill McLaren.
“Together, we are building a trusted ecosystem of curious and motivated women who want to live intentionally, contribute meaningfully and lift each other up.”
Carolyn Betts, Second 50 Community Co-founder & Leader
Come as you are. Grow with intention.
If you’re seeking wise women to help you connect, reflect, and create a meaningful future …
*Annual membership is just $55 — your contribution supports the tech and care behind our private
community, so we can continue build and evolve this ecosystem carefully, together.
“Second 50 has already made a difference to my life and vision.”
See how women like you are creating change
“I cannot fault this amazing group. Carolyn, you are a beam of humility and energy”
“Second 50 continually offers content that I didn’t even realise I wanted or needed ”
“Karen - your expertise, and the teasing out of topics and sage advice has been extraordinary.”
“I am always energised and in awe by what women offer here, and who they are.”
“I came thinking I needed to exit my career to find purpose, but I’ve learned how to integrate the two.”
Think of it as a club for women who give a sh#%! Together, we are helping to rewrite the story for all Australian women.
Build a life that reflects who you are
As we move into the second half of life, many of us crave a path that feels true, energising, and aligned. Our Second 50 Life Design program helps women shape their future with intention — shifting from juggling life to integrating it. Here’s what women are saying:
“Women like us have been yearning for the opportunity to connect deeply, authentically and safely, perhaps without even knowing it was missing. Thank you Second 50 Life Design.
“It was genuinely transformative. In a world full of noise and endless ‘shoulds’, this helped me cut through the clutter and reconnect with what truly matters.”
“The group of women on this same journey further bolstered the power of reflection and reinforcement. It was a thoroughly worthwhile process."
Connect and collaborate with purpose-led women
The Purpose Connect Forum is a new space (and quarterly virtual forum) where Second 50 women can:
discover opportunities to contribute to causes you care about
offer skills and expertise to not-for-profits and social enterprises
support NFP and social enterprise projects led by Second 50 women
share stories that inspire others into meaningful action.
It is led by Amanda Duggan, whose own midlife journey shows what's possible when capable, midlife women get intentional about finding and following their purpose (that story is all inside our community).
At its heart, this forum is about creating a dedicated space where women seeking more purposeful contribution can explore opportunities to learn about and contribute their talents to not-for-profits, social enterprises, and community initiatives that matter to them, and other women in our ecosystem. If you are seeking more purpose, or you are part of a charity that needs skilled support, join Second 50 and get involved!
Turn your dreams into reality
A collaborative space for Second 50 women bringing new ideas and projects to life in your work, business or purpose.
Whether are ideating, beginning or building something, the Possibilities Lab offers live Zoom Circle, idea-sharing, expert input, and a brains trust of diverse women on the same creation path.
Led with skill and heart by mindset and business coach and experienced entrepreneur, Karen Robertson, this is a safe space to dream out loud, test ideas, get feedback and move forward with a wise and encouraging peer group. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be curious, committed, and willing to show up for yourself and others.
“Second 50 is responsible for my transition into action — easeful, organic, enjoyable, supported action. It’s such a breath of fresh air.”
“I watched the recording yesterday and found myself talking at the phone, putting my hand up to speak….thankfully I was alone!”
“I see the concept of a brains trust come alive in every meeting. Women spit-ball their ideas and others turn up to hold space and offer valuable feedback and reflection.”
Included as part of your annual $55 Second 50 membership, because we believe in making this level of connection, thinking, and support accessible to all women in our community. Join Second 50 and get involved!
