Just like physical fitness relies on eating well and exercise, your financial fitness depends on making positive steps in the right direction. The experts at industry super fund−owned bank, ME have put forward several tips to get you started on your financial fitness journey.

Through Australian Unions Member Benefits, you could save hundreds on yearly groceries and fuel.

According to the Australian Tax Office, four in ten Australians have more than one superannuation account. And there were a total of over 6.3 million lost and ATO-held accounts with a total value of just under $18 billion.

In the September edition of your Member Benefits Update we bring you a special union member discount on tickets to see, 'Madiba the Musical', we look at ways to spring clean your finances, there's tips on preparing for bushfire season, an update about our recent national door-knock and we pay tribute to former ACTU Assistant Secretary, Laurie Carmichael.  Plus you can win one of six excellent Madman DVDs.

The producers of the stage show want to thank Australian union members for their support of Nelson Mandela and the solidarity shown by our union movement with our anti-apartheid stance dating back to the 1950s.  In recognition of this solidarity the producers are able to offer a special deal exclusive to union members.  Get $10 off per ticket by entering a code word when you check out on the Ticketek and Ticketmaster websites.