With the current high cost of living, many households are impacted, and their budgets are tightening. Australia is currently one of the most expensive places to live in the world, ranked 9 out of 69 other countries, and it’s often low-income earners who will feel the financial strain the most.
In this podcast, Catherine and Michael, MS Social Work Advisors discuss how to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and how to find some financial relief, with no concession card required.
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Presenters
Catherine has been a social worker for over 15 years and she's got a background in supporting people with neurological conditions and has a real passion for social justice.
Michael has over 30 years’ experience as a social worker with a background in disability, aging, homelessness and mental health in various roles.
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