Helen’s Brilliant Idea

Sep 11, 2025

Helen, a long-time member of CSMC, doesn’t have just one Brilliant Idea about changes to the superannuation system – she has many of them! Helen has some simple solutions that she believes will leave single mothers better off in retirement. In her first video she shares fives ways to close the superannuation gender gap, and in her second video, she has one very simple suggestion about government co-contributions.

Watch Helen’s videos, then leave a comment below!

5 ways to close the superannuation gender gap

How a simple change to government co-contribution can reduce poverty in old age

  1. I think this is a fantastic idea. I’m currently job hunting and have been facing the same issue- finding a…

  2. It’s interesting how different mothers chose to live. I know we some live under constant financial strain. Good on you…

  3. Great idea. And ALREADY (in fact for decades) the “system” removed the partner income assessment from child support calculations. Oh…

  4. Hello, thanks for sharing your ideas! Could you post the link for AMP spark? 🙂

2 Comments

  1. Melissa Olsen

    Love it.. All great ideas. Yes, yes, yes ….working parents should share their super as they are paid it with the parent that is at home doing the unpaid work. Absolutely. This should have been introduced a long time ago!! And I really love the brilliant idea of the supermarket rewards super! I’d shop there for sure.

    Reply
    • Helen Said

      I’m glad it resonates Melissa. The next step – communicating CSMC brilliant ideas to women’s groups and politicians and creating the push for change

      Reply

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