Welcome to Second 50
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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 ▪
Where women make positive change happen, together.
We are a vibrant and inclusive community of Australian women who are motivated to rewrite the story of midlife and beyond — with wisdom, purpose, and positive action. We learn together, support one another and use our collective wisdom to reimagine and act on new possibilities — for ourselves and others.
Whether you are seeking more purpose, navigating change, or looking for meaningful connections, you’ll find encouragement, expert guidance, and lots of inspiration here.
Empower your change
Inspiration and connection
Stories are shared and explored through meaningful spaces and forums. Ask and answer questions. Hear from women who've been there before. It's a two-way exchange of knowledge and experience.
Support to make positive change
Our circle forums and programs will guide and support you to self-reflect, design, plan and live your life with more intention, and in a way that’s more energised and aligned with who you truly are.
Collective wisdom
A calendar of live and recorded events and programs facilitated by Second 50 experts, helping women to navigate life and career transitions, gain skills and agency, and find their purpose and power.
A creative place to explore what’s next
Whether you are a Solopreneur, pivoting your career or contributions, or dreaming big, we offer a safe and supportive space where you can dream out loud, get honest feedback, and expert help to take action.
“Second 50 women know the value of building a trusted ecosystem to help each other design our lives intentionally, contribute meaningfully and lift each other up.”
Carolyn Betts, Second 50 Leader
How did we go from an idea to creating a purpose-led community called Second 50? Read the discussion paper.
Does this sound like you?
If so, then we’d love you to join us!
*Annual membership is just $55 — it helps support our tech and admin, so we can keep building this movement 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 the life you want : Second 50 Life Design
We have created a transformative Second 50 Life Design program — with life design expert, coach, and author Gill McLaren. It is helping women reconnect with their values, strengths, and energy — and design a practical, purpose-driven Life Plan.
Grounded in Gill McLaren’s proven Think.Plan.Live methodology and strengthened by Second 50’s trusted community, this hybrid program blends flexible online content, live workshops, practical tools, and the support of accountability trios. Designed for busy mid-life women, it’s exciting to see how well it’s working.
Next cohort will start in early 2026! Here’s what some participants have shared:
“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."
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 you’re ideating, beginning or building something, the Possibilities Lab offers monthly live Zoom Circle, idea-sharing, expert input, and a “brains trust” of women walking the same path. It 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.”
“Ladies, I watched the recording yesterday. OMG I found myself talking at the phone, putting my hand up to speak….thankfully I was alone! So much rich content.”
“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.”