Carol Flanagan is a solicitor with 40 years in legal practice. She is the author of 'Working Parents, Happy Families'. Carol spent several years caring for a close friend in her own home and in an aged care home. This book was a result of what she learned in that role.

Jack Flanagan is an accounting academic with more than 35 years teaching and research experience. He is a trustee for one of the major not-for-profit aged care providers and has had an active interest in aged care for the past decade. He was the co-author, with Carol of of 'Working Parents, Happy Families' and is the co-author of several editions of accounting and finance text books.