Mojo Mama – creates new connections and support for mums

By Alistair Gray

This is a call out to all the young mums out there looking to connect with other mums on the Island and nearby. Often mums are so tied up in the day-to-day chores of looking after their kids that they struggle to get some “me” time to look after themselves and connect with other women to perhaps plan their future, set up a small business or start taking steps to return to work. Or maybe they simply want someone to chat with, share life’s challenges and have social outings. The good news is that Mojo Mama has held its first few meetings on the Island and is growing fast as it meets the insatiable needs of local mums.

I was thrilled to meet with Miranda Murray and Eileen Tiller to learn a little about their new group. Miranda is relatively new to the Island, having come north from Sydney, where she ran women’s circles. Eileen lives in Sandstone Point and was recently a sales consultant in the beauty industry. Both with young children, they understand only too well the demands of motherhood and the need for outside connection.

Mojo Mama’s tagline is “To connect, celebrate and reignite your mojo”. It is appropriate for mums who have been away from the workforce for a few years and want to regain control over their lives and careers.

“We wanted to create a space where mums can come, where they feel safe, where it is a warm and a welcoming environment for them to meet. Initially, very much a focus on connecting with other mums,” Miranda said. They have held two events so far. One

Miranda Murray and Eileen Tiller, the Founders of Mojo Mama at the Bribie Island Art Centre.

Super fund keeping it bright for their members

If you’re lucky enough to have your superannuation with Brighter Super, it looks like you’re banking some nice savings! Residents north of Brisbane (which includes Bribie Island) who are with the not-for-profit industry fund Brighter Super, have over 50% more in their superannuation than the average Australian.

Brighter Super revealed that the average balance of the fund’s more than 8712 account holders living on or near the Sunshine Coast is around $221,353, which is higher than the average Australian’s $145,388 superannuation balance.

Brighter Super, which currently has three of its investment options in the top five rankings in the country, according to the latest Super Ratings data for financial year to date as of March 31 2023, attributes some of this success to investing in local infrastructure and property investment opportunities.

Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar said that members were increasingly interested in how their hard-earned superannuation was being invested, particularly locally, for a consistent long-term return.

the mums want as the group evolves. They are very protective of what they are creating - a safe place, a place of no judgement, no competition and the welcoming of all emotion and mutual respect with the gradual development of a Bribie Women’s Circle and Business Club.

If you would like to know more about Mojo Mama, please contact Miranda Murray 0439 905 901.

The top five (Sunshine Coast) postcodes, ranked based on the average Brighter Super member balance include:

1. 4552 - $305,196: Maleny, Witta, Conondale

2. 4566 - $278,802: Noosaville

3. 34507 - $271,560: Bribie Island, Banksia Beach, Bongaree

4. 4554 - $263,636: Eudlo, Ilkley

5. 4558 - $256,578: Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Kuluin Brighter Super has been supporting Queenslanders with their superannuation for more than 57 years.