Dr Tania King
Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
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The real cost to unpaid carers
Among working-age adults, the provision of unpaid, informal caregiving is detrimental to mental health. And, around the world, this unpaid care is still largely carried out by women
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Women are doing too much and it’s hurting their mental health
Women still do the bulk of unpaid work at home while also holding down a job. A first-of-its-kind review finds it’s taking a toll on their mental health
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Young people are making their way through COVID
2020 looked bleak, but Australia’s young people are working hard at getting work – volunteering and connecting to their communities. With the right support, their outlook is bright
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The young Australians hit hard during COVID-19
For governments and policy makers, COVID-19 is a chance to address the existing problems for younger Australian workers as youth unemployment looks set to peak
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Are we taking care of the carers?
Carers and support workers in disability and aged care are crucial but survey research suggest their working conditions are taking a mental toll
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Breaking gender stereotypes. Early
Gender stereotyping can be tackled in preschool, promoting equality in the skills children learn and the possibilities they see for themselves. But it’s not about banning books