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Are teen girls underestimated and is intergenerational wealth entrenching inequality

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

Published: with Hilary Harper

Duration: 54 minutes 43 seconds
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Have we got it all wrong about teenage girls?

Teenage girls are routinely underestimated and dismissed, while at the same time painted as anxious, tech-addicted and vulnerable.  Chelsea Goodan and Sahra O'Doherty say teen girls have inherent power and wisdom that we can better nurture.

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Teen girls
Duration: 36 minutes 36 seconds
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What sociology can tell us about Intergenerational wealth transfer

What role should the bank of mum and dad play in supporting children into adulthood and how might this perpetuate inequality into the future? Sociologist Professor Dan Woodman joins Hilary Harper to share his insights on the broader impacts that…

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Duration: 14 minutes 31 seconds

Here's What I Know

Here's What I Know: Nas Campanella on creating a space that's truly her own

Nas Campanella is the ABC's national disability affairs reporter. Here, she shares the importance of story time, how motherhood helped her to understand and appreciate her own resilience, and how yoga creates a quiet space in a busy life.
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Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds

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Here's What I Know: Troy Cassar-Daley on precious relationships

Star of the Country music scene, Troy Cassar-Daley is known for bringing raw honesty to his music.  Here he shares the advice that kept him moving forward, the importance supporting others, and learning to accept heartache is part of life.
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Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds

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Here's What I Know: Kerri Sackville on the power of focus and solitude

If you listened to Hilary’s series Dated, you will recognise the voice of Kerri Sackville. She is a columnist and author of Out There: a Survival Guide to Dating in Midlife.
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Duration: 5 minutes 19 seconds

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Here's What I Know: what Shane Jacobson's learned about bending the truth

Shane Jacobson is a beloved fixture of Australian screen and stage, from plunging toilets as Kenny to singing in Guys and Dolls. He shares his motto for life's great moments, and a lesson from his mum about the perils of embellishing a story.
Duration: 5 minutes 34 seconds

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This couple rewrote their marriage rules so they could see other people. Then they had to tell the kids

When Molly Roden Winter and her husband first dabbled in non-monogamy, it felt dangerous and exciting. They've now had an open marriage for over a decade, and it hasn't been without challenges. Telling the kids was one of them.
Molly Roden Winter and her husband stand close together smiling for a selfie with mountains and blue sky behind them.

Published: by Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Bec Zajac

Ever heard of a 'ghost job'? You might have already wasted your time applying for one

Fake job listings are increasingly used by companies to give the illusion they're thriving and to placate overworked staff. If you're applying for work, there are plenty of clues to look out for to avoid wasting your time.
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Published: by Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Nat Tencic

Rupa had to care for her dying mother from another country. Here's how she did it

When Sydney resident Rupa Parthasarathy's mother became ill in India, she couldn't be there in person. It was the beginning of her transnational carer journey, one that's brought challenges and rewards.
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Published: by Anna Kelsey-Sugg

Vulnerable families want to access more child care but can't. Experts say there's a simple solution

Early education can have a huge impact on a child's path in life, but some kids are missing out. These experts say that needs to change, and they know how to do it.
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Published: by Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Erica Vowles

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