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An Australian First - A Star Wars Pop Up Channel This Weekend Only!

An Australian First - A Star Wars Pop Up Channel This Weekend Only!

  In an Australian television first, Foxtel Movies presents a dedicated Star Wars pop-up channel available to Foxtel Movies and Foxtel Platinum subscribers on Friday, September 30 from 6.00am AEST through to Monday, October 3. This epic movie marathon will be the first time all seven Star Wars films will be broadcast back-to-back on Australian television. The marathon will feature all ... read more>
Free Stuff!

Free Stuff!

Hi Members! Each week we will bring you one event per state and where possible, we will try and secure tickets to the events. This week we have freebies in Queensland and South Australia! To enter, email me at kayley@fiftyupclub.com.au and tell me in 25 words or less why you joined the FiftyUp Club using the subject line to say which state you are in! RULES Entry to the competitions... read more>
How to Save Money for Travel

How to Save Money for Travel

With thanks to Ashton Rigg from Flight Centre If you’re struggling to save or don’t even know where to start, follow these five simple money saving tips and you’ll be flush before you know it!   Be accountable for your spending It’s incredibly easy to burn through funds with a tap here and a swipe there, and it’s not until you start being aware of your spending that you realise where ... read more>
Staying Connected To Your Grand Children Without A Computer or Smartphone

Staying Connected To Your Grand Children Without A Computer or Smartphone

As Australians live longer and become increasingly mobile, long distances often seperate grandparents and grandchildren. Many grandparents are continuing to work into their 60's and only have time for semi-annual or annual visits.  If your technically minded, you can easily stay in touch through daily emails, web cams and digital photo's but it can be more dificult maintaining connnected rel... read more>
What A Week On The Radio Show!

What A Week On The Radio Show!

We’ve had a lot of fun on the FiftyUp Club Radio show this week on 2UE Talking Lifestyle. Did you know that 7.3 million Australians say they have experienced lower back pain in the past 12 months? Dr Richard Parkinson joined us to talk about how you can protect your back from injury and it can be as easy as moderate exercise, careful lifting and eating well. Recently an elderly friend of ... read more>