Welcome to Second 50
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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.
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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.
“It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey. What matters is whether you’ve heard the call to live, contribute and connect with more purpose, joy and intention.”
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, including dozens of interviews with women aged 45-100 and research about the key systems, structures and trends which shape many women’s experiences and aspirations as they age.
Who are we?
Second 50 women want to design their future intentionally, contribute meaningfully and lift each other up.
Motivated women embracing collective wisdom, reciprocity and encouragement to help you step into your true power.
Meaningful connections with people who want to help you explore and amplify what’s possible.
A calm and meaningful space with small group connections, shared learning and programs to help you embrace your authentic future.
Women navigating possibilities, transitions and challenges together, with guidance from those who have been there before.
Opportunities to share your expertise, living experiences and passions to help you and others achieve their goals.
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.
“By collaborating and exchanging ideas and stories, 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; beyond generous; and so very approachable.
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“Second 50 continually offers content that I didn’t even realise I wanted or needed so I’m happy to just keep an eye out for more gold.”
“Karen - your Solopreneur expertise, and the teasing out of topics and sage advice has been extraordinary to watch and listen to you.
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“I am always energised by and in awe of others, what they have to offer and who they are. This is learning in droves!”
“I came to Second 50 thinking I needed to exit my career to find something more purposeful, but I’ve learned you can integrate the two.
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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 with Second 50 Life Design
We’re thrilled to have launched our first major co-creation with one of our inspiring members — life design expert, coach, and author Gill McLaren.
Together, we’ve created a transformative Second 50 Life Design program to help midlife women reconnect with their values, strengths, and energy — and design a practical, purpose-driven 12-month Life Integration 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. 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. We are already stronger together. Thank you Second 50 Life Design.
“This multi-modal approach works so well for me! I’ve found it useful to explore all the facets of this course through so many mediums - reflection, simple assessments, small group discussion and listening and Gill’s extraordinary guidance through our fortnightly sessions and her wonderful audio book.”
“Gill’s life design work was genuinely transformative. In a world full of noise and endless ‘shoulds’, she helped me cut through the clutter and reconnect with what truly matters — my core values, strengths, and natural way of operating.”
“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 in the Possibilities Lab
The Possibilities Lab has been created by Second 50 women who were involved in our successful Solopreneur Mentoring Group. Women showed each other just how transformational it can be to come together to share and support each other’s ideas, give feedback, and encourage real-world action. Whether you’re ideating, beginning or building something, the Possibilities Lab offers monthly live Zoom sessions, idea-sharing, expert input, and a “brains trust” of women walking the same path.
It’s 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 just such a breath of fresh air. My offering is astronomically better than it would have been without you.”
“I’m refining my business model with more clarity and confidence and feeling less alone and more aligned.”
“I see the concept of a brains trust come alive in every meeting. Women coming together to often vulnerably spit-ball their ideas and others who turn up to hold space and offer valuable reflection.”