When investing, why not do social good and receive returns from the bricks-and-mortar security of housing?!
Investing in housing has long been a staple of wealth generation in Australia. And why shouldn’t we continue this tradition? An investment that provides a good return that is aligned with your values must be a victory for common sense.
We cannot leave this to the handful of philanthropists we see in the media.
Ethical investment is not just available to the Super funds.
Yes, there are some large-scale ethical investment funds. Your superannuation can be in a fund of your choice aligned with your values. See these examples:
Australian Ethical Superannuation recently decided to stop investing in a developer that would not take sufficient action to protect the Koala habitat. These powerful arguments impact corporate behaviour.
Verve Super
By investing with Verve, our members have ensured that over $190 million in super is not invested in fossil fuels & other destructive industries.
Ethical super fund for women, by women
Each of us has our own beliefs, and we can produce outcomes that will endure as a lesson for future generations. For example, if you are passionate about rural life and want to encourage small towns and communities to continue to thrive, why not invest there?
You may also have a defence service history and want your fellow veterans to have secure, stable housing that suits them.
Do you agree that our indigenous community should have housing options that fit the expectations of 2024?
You have the power to make this change and develop the agency for each of your specific groups. Directly supporting a small community aligned to your purpose is enormously satisfying. They will directly benefit from your small-scale investment and appreciate it.
When investing, why not do social good as well as receive returns from the bricks-and-mortar security of housing?!
In our twilight years, let us all say that we acted following our beliefs to improve the housing situation.
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