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Hear one couple's story about shared finances, Thomas Mayo reflects on how to raise good men in reaction to the hit show Adolescence, and why separated parents say the school system struggles to accommodate different family structures.
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At 59 years old, Susan McDonald was one of the hundreds of people under 65 living in residential aged care just because of her disability. For two and a half years she was told this was her only option to receive the care she needed after a flare up of multiple sclerosis. This is the harsh reality for many people with disabilities, and despite a 2025 deadline set by the federal government to move everyone under 65 out of aged care in Australia, 1400 people remain in this situation.
Plus how would Australian research fare if the US President's threats to cut funding come true, one community's unique solution for school refusal and why measles is making a return in Australia.
Life Matters helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world on ABC Radio National.
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Have you ever found yourself on a rental blacklist? There are databases across the country that real estate agents and landlords can check before approving a new tenant, so how does it work and what do you do if you find yourself on one?
Sports have always brought people together, and for a growing number of Australians that connection is taking place in the world of fantasy sports. You'll hear about how fantasy leagues are taking off and how communities are springing up around them.
Plus what does it take to be a hand model for the latest in our Weirdest Day at Work series, and how to keep the laughs rolling no matter your age.
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One woman's courageous actions that saved the life of a police officer. Why electricity bills are set to rise and how to opt out of the grid. And when it comes to public shaming, where is the line between a righteous quest for justice and an angry mob with pitchforks?
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You're scrolling online and a video pops up of a room full of clutter and rubbish, then cuts to someone wearing a hazmat suit scrubbing grime off a wall. These videos can be hard to look away from, but hoarding disorder is a serious issue that's much deeper than a minute long piece of content.
If your life is controlled by migraine attacks you'll know just how misunderstood they are, you'll hear from the organiser of the world's largest migraine summit in an effort to help other people ease their migraine pain.
As part of our series on Your Weirdest Day at Work,you'll hear what it takes to train dogs to find dead bodies and detect cancer, plus how to bring sustainability into your household cleaning routines.
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Advocates of housing co-operatives say they could be part of the solution to Australia's rental crisis, so what is the model exactly, and why isn't it more popular?
Hear the story of a Geraldton woman caring for civilians and also safeguarding her own mental health working with Médecins Sans Frontières in southern Darfur.
A new study shows people with accents face discrimination when they apply for jobs. Researchers hypothesise it's because some people find it too hard to process speech differences, and the artform of mowing your lawn on Life Matters.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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It's been five years since The World Health Organization declared COVID a global pandemic, and life has changed for so many of us as a result in both good and bad ways. So what are the unexpected changes the pandemic brought into your life that you're grateful for?
If you've got a pet you know how special that bond is and it's no exaggeration to say they feel like family, which makes losing them especially hard. If you've got the luxury of time to farewell your pet, is there value in preparing for how you'd like to say goodbye?
Leaving home for university is huge step for any young person, but new research has found that international students in Australia are struggling with their mental health, you'll hear what supports are needed.
Life Matters helps you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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What are the protections for kids playing contact sports, and is it safe to let your little ones play the sports they love?
Australian divorce rates are at their lowest levels since the mid 1970s, but that doesn't mean that couples are living happily ever after. We dive into what this means for your relationship.
A recent Australian Ethical Consumer Report says that 70% of Australians want to make ethical choices at the shops but cost of living pressures are stopping us putting this into action. It's an ethical conundrum that your favourite ethical expert Patrick Stokes will help us tease out.
If you're in the grips of perimenopause, Ladies We Need To Talk host Yumi Stynes has a new mini-series to help you through it.
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Grandparents are finding themselves paying for more and more family expenses, South East Queensland and Northern NSW is preparing for a cyclone, and how to talk about obesity with children.
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Going to the cinema remains the most popular cultural experience in Australia, yet attendance is on the decline. You'll hear from two experts on how our favourite leisure experience is evolving.
We know that women tend to downplay their health problems, but when it comes to heart attacks the consequences could be deadly. Nadene Hall survived a heart attack in 2023 and shares her story.
You'll also hear what it's like to cook meals fit for a literal king with chef Tom Kime, and learn why you might want to avoid going into fix-it mode when your friends are venting to you with author Ross Judd.
It's all on Life Matters, helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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