The Wealth Designers

Thank you Chad for entrusting us 🙏

www.twd.com.au

Everyone deserves access to the knowledge they need to make confident financial decisions – regardless of where they were born or what language they speak.

Recently, our Senior Wealth Adviser 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 delivered the ‘𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛’ session at a recent 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: a financial literacy program designed for culturally and linguistically diverse women in Western Australia.

As Dawn said of the experience: “Some of the most important money conversations don’t happen in the financial planning office. They happen in community halls, surrounded by women lifting one another up.”

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://twd.com.au/migrant-money-matters/

A BIG thank you to Shayne for this wonderful review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

www.twd.com.au

We’re celebrating 10 remarkable years with our 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧 at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

I am enormously proud to recognise a very special milestone as Karen celebrates 10 incredible years with TWD.

Over the past decade, Karen has unquestionably become part of the TWD story.

Her extraordinary loyalty, dedication and commitment have made a lasting difference to our clients, our team and our business. Through her warmth, generosity and willingness to give so much of herself, Karen has helped shape the culture and community we are so proud of today.

As the founder of TWD, I am personally incredibly grateful for the trust and support Karen has shown throughout our journey. 10 years is a remarkable achievement, and TWD is undoubtedly a better place because she is part of it.

Karen, thank you for 10 truly amazing years. We are so fortunate to have shared this journey with you, and we look forward to everything still ahead.

Please join me in congratulating Karen on this wonderful milestone!

- 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐲

https://twd.com.au/celebrating-karens-10-year-milestone-at-twd/

Thank you Tony for entrusting us 🙏

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Congratulations to our Senior Wealth Adviser Dawn Thomas Cfp on being shortlisted for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝟓𝟎!

The list recognises 𝐴𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎’𝑠 𝟧𝟢 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑠 – those advocating for the profession while making a meaningful difference for their clients and communities.

From championing our START WELL® Financial Literacy Program and hosting the podcast to her community work, media appearances and passion for her clients, Dawn is a financial advice force to be reckoned with.

We’re incredibly proud to have Dawn as part of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, and would love your support to help her make the final 50 💛

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://twd.com.au/dawn-thomas-shortlisted-for-the-fs-power50/

It is with enormous pride and genuine excitement that I share some very special news for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Recently, we marked an important milestone in the history of our business. For the first time in many years, we have welcomed new owners into TWD.

I am incredibly pleased to announce that 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 and 𝐉𝐨𝐧 𝐎’𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐧 have become shareholders and, in doing so, taken their place as owners in the future of our business.

As the founder of TWD, this moment means a great deal to me personally. Robin, Dawn and Jon have each demonstrated extraordinary loyalty, leadership and commitment to our business, our team and, most importantly, our clients. Their contribution to TWD has been immense, and this milestone is a fitting recognition of everything they have invested in our success.

I could not be prouder to welcome them as fellow owners of TWD. It is a wonderful achievement for each of them and an incredibly exciting step forward for our business.

- 𝑇𝑟𝑜𝑦 𝑀𝑎𝑐𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑛

https://twd.com.au/the-wealth-designers-welcomes-three-new-shareholders/

A BIG thank you to Wayne Godwin, for this wonderful review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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In this episode of 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋®, we welcome back resident book reviewer 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 to unpack Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, a powerful exploration of why our attention is shrinking and what that means for our lives, especially for our children.

𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:
Students switch tasks every 65 seconds, while adults manage just 3 minutes before shifting focus. In a world overflowing with information, constant notifications, and rising expectations, our ability to concentrate is under siege.

This conversation explores the deeper causes behind this shift and, importantly, what parents can do to help children build focus, creativity, and a sense of meaning in their lives.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫
🧠 The Attention Crisis
• Why our ability to focus is declining
• The impact of constant task-switching and interruptions
• How distractions affect productivity, IQ, and long-term thinking

🌍 A World of Overload
• Living in an “information firehose”
• The pressure to keep up and its impact on depth and reflection
• Why modern life is sacrificing deep thinking and meaningful connection

🎧 The Science of Distraction
• The “23-minute rule” to regain focus after interruptions
• The cognitive cost of multitasking, including increased errors
• The long-term impact on creativity and problem-solving

🧩 Understanding the Brain
• The “bouncer” metaphor: how our brains filter information
• Why today’s environment overwhelms our mental filters
• The role of noise, open-plan environments, and constant stimulation

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝

🌱 Why Free Time Matters
The decline of unstructured play and outdoor time
How children develop focus through curiosity and interest
The importance of space to think, reflect, and explore

📱 Technology and Attention
• The rise of tools designed to capture and hold attention
• Balancing technology use without removing it entirely
• Protecting children’s ability to focus in a digital world

💭 Meaning, Autonomy, and Growth
• Why children need time away from adult-driven schedules
• The link between focus, meaning, and emotional development
• How intrinsic interest builds lifelong attention skills

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari explores the systemic reasons behind our declining attention and offers both insight and hope for rebuilding our ability to concentrate in a distracted world.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭
Michelle Flanagan is our resident book reviewer on START WELL®, bringing thoughtful insights and practical reflections from powerful reads that help families navigate life, learning, and growth.