Planning for retirement requires more than a few coins, but many in the arts sector have limited capacity to plan a comfortable retirement. Image: Shutterstock.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following review contains names of deceased persons.
As of the beginning of this month (1 July 2023) if you were born after 1 January 1957, the age at which you can apply for the Australian Age Pension is now 67 (marking an increase from those born earlier who can apply between 65 or 66-and-a-half years).
But 67 is still baby years in an artist’s career trajectory, right? Evidently, that depends who you are, who’s asking and why.
ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
