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“Retirement was not what I thought it would be. So I redesigned it.”
Robert retired at 61 with everything planned — except how it would feel. How…
A community that understands exactly where you are.
Practical resources, real stories, expert advice and a network of people at the same stage of working life. Organised around the things that matter most in your 50s and beyond, not what an algorithm thinks you might click on.
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Everything this chapter of life actually needs
Seven pillars. Hundreds of articles, guides, and real stories. Find what's most useful to you right now.
Your rights at work
Know where you stand on pay, hours, redundancy and fair treatment.
Ways to work
Full-time, part-time, casual or contract. Find the hours and work that suit you.
Super & Money
Plain answers on super, pensions and making the numbers work.
Career advice
Get your resume sorted, nail the interview, or learn something new.
Wellbeing
Stress, change and keeping well while you work out what’s next.
Community
Local meetups, online groups and job leads from people like you.
What's on this week
Fresh content across all seven pillars — updated every week by the Next50 editorial team.
People like you
“I wanted to keep working. I just could not keep working like that.”
When caring responsibilities changed Susan's capacity, she did not want to stop working —…
People like you
“I left a director role at 59 and built something I actually own.”
After 35 years in infrastructure engineering, David left a director role at 59 to…
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“I was told I was too experienced. Turns out, that was the wrong room.”
After 22 years in financial services, Margaret lost her role in a merger —…
Need personal guidance? Find an expert.
The Next50 Expert directory connects you with coaches, mentors, and advisers who specialize in the 50+ transition. Career coaches, financial advisers, life coaches, CV specialists — all vetted, all experienced in working with people at this life stage.
- Career coaches CV, interview prep, LinkedIn, pivots.
- Financial advisers Super, retirement planning, transition.
- Life coaches Purpose, identity, and what comes next.
- CV & LinkedIn specialists Profile and document coaching for job seekers.
Connect with people who get it
Online forums, local meetups, webinars, and workshops — for Australians navigating work and life in their 50s and 60s.
