Cost of living stress hits four in five Australians

Cost of living stress affects four in five Australians, with levels higher than 12 months ago according to community tracker data. Financial pressure and personal debt are causing significant distress, though many people keep these struggles private due to embarrassment or shame. Support resources include the National Debt Helpline for free financial counselling, bank financial support programmes, and R U OK? conversation tools available year-round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.